How far is Albuquerque, NM from Jal, NM?
The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Jal, NM is about 347.5 miles (559.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285.9 miles (460.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 07h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albuquerque and Jal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and Jal.
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Start on Central Avenue Northwest
933 ft · 38 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Continue on Central Avenue Southwest
1.1 km · 2 min · Central Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Oak Street Northeast
1181 ft · 28 sec · Oak Street Northeast
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Santa Fe, Oak Street
106 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Santa Fe
973 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
1.1 km · 46 sec · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Gallup, Santa Rosa
1267 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Santa Rosa
2338 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
58.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
143 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 285
27.4 mi · 32 min · US Highway 285
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Continue on Oak Street
14.5 mi · 18 min · Oak Street
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Continue on 8th Street
91.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 8th Street
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Continue on North Main Street
6.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Southeast Main Street
29.9 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street
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Continue on Roswell Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway
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Continue on North 1st Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on South 1st Street
3 mi · 3 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
26.3 mi · 30 min · Seven Rivers Highway
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Continue on Artesia Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Artesia Highway
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Continue on Pierce Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · Pierce Street
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Continue on North Canal Street
3.2 mi · 4 min · North Canal Street
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Continue on South Canal Street
1.3 km · 56 sec · South Canal Street
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Continue on Pecos Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Pecos Highway
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Turn left onto Potash Mines Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Potash Mines Road
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Turn right onto Jal Highway
51.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Jal Highway
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Continue on West Kansas Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Kansas Avenue
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
2488 ft · 50 sec · North 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albuquerque and Jal.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
8th Street
Continue on 8th Street
91.9 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Albuquerque and Mostly Sunny near Jal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to Jal?
The road trip is about 347.5 miles (559.3 km) and usually takes 07h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.9 miles from Albuquerque and 173.7 miles from Jal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285.9 miles (460.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.43 one way or $92.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albuquerque and Mostly Sunny near Jal.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albuquerque and Jal. Straight-line distance: 285.86 mi (460.05 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 Jal
Human settlement in Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 2,118 |
| Coordinates | 32.1131800, -103.1935100 |
| Altitude | 936 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jal (-103.19351, 32.11318)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 559 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 20m |
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 | $46.43 | $92.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $52.22 | $104.43 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $56.70 | $113.41 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $66.39 | $132.78 |
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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