How far is Albuquerque, NM from Church Rock, NM?
The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Church Rock, NM is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albuquerque and Church Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and Church Rock.
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Start on Central Avenue Northwest
1607 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue Northwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Avenue Northwest
20 m · 4 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Avenue Northwest
1.4 km · 2 min · Central Avenue Northwest
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Keep slight right to continue on Central Avenue Northwest
89 m · 10 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Northwest
1005 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto Rio Grande Boulevard Northwest
1.2 km · 2 min · Rio Grande Boulevard Northwest
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Turn left onto I 40 West
1196 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
122.7 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 400 South: McGaffey
1141 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto East Historic Highway 66
4.2 mi · 6 min · East Historic Highway 66
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Turn right
1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Challenger Road
1207 ft · 55 sec · Challenger Road
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Turn right onto Telstar Road
2185 ft · 2 min · Telstar Road
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Turn left onto Old Telstar Road
699 ft · 31 sec · Old Telstar Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Telstar Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albuquerque and Church Rock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Coronado Freeway
Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
123 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Albuquerque and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Church Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to Church Rock?
The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km) and usually takes 02h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grants is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Albuquerque and 65.6 miles from Church Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Albuquerque and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Church Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Grants
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grants.
Gallup station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albuquerque and Church Rock. Straight-line distance: 114.17 mi (183.74 km).
#1 Albuquerque
The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.
| Population | 562,540 |
| Coordinates | 35.0844900, -106.6511400 |
| Altitude | 1511 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Church Rock
City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,128 |
| Coordinates | 35.5339100, -108.5998000 |
| Altitude | 2038 |
| Country | United States |
End: Church Rock (-108.5998, 35.53391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $17.50 | $34.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.68 | $39.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.37 | $42.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.02 | $50.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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