How far is Albuquerque, NM from Española, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Albuquerque and Española is 70.38 miles (113.26 km).
Flight distance from Albuquerque, NM to Española, NM is 70.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 10 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 09 minutes to travel from Albuquerque to Española with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Española, New Mexico is: 88.83 miles (142.96 km) by car.
Driving from Albuquerque to Española will take approximately 01 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Albuquerque
The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. It is located in the central part of the state. Albuquerque is known for its hot climate, its Hispanic culture, and its many attractions, such as the Sandia Peak Tramway and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History.
| Population | 562540 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°5'4"N 106°39'4"W |
| Latitude | 35.0844900 |
| Longitude | -106.6511400 |
| Altitude | 1511 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Española
City primarily in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, in the United States
| Population | 9981 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°59'28"N 106°4'50"W |
| Latitude | 35.9911300 |
| Longitude | -106.0805800 |
| Altitude | 1705 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Española: North Paseo de Onate (-106.080581,35.991161)
Estimated Travel Time Between Albuquerque and Española
The distance between Albuquerque and Española is 143 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 35 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Albuquerque and Española. The current time is 07:42:40.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 57 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 46 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 28 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 11 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 06 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 11.87 liters (3.13 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Albuquerque and Española.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Albuquerque to Española is $10.88 (diesel $14.31).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $10.88 | $12.02 | $12.91 | $14.31 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New Mexico ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.471 (Diesel $4.566) /gallon. Last changed prices on July 20, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Albuquerque and Española (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
