How far is Albuquerque, NM from La Puebla, NM?
The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to La Puebla, NM is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
Driving 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 01h 46m.
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 Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albuquerque and La Puebla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and La Puebla.
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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
56.9 mi · 58 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 285 North
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 84, US 285 North: Los Alamos, Espanola, Taos
4.2 mi · 8 min
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Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Continue on Taos Highway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
6.3 mi · 10 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Turn right onto La Puebla Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · La Puebla Road
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Turn right onto Firehouse Road
1804 ft · 1 min · Firehouse Road
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Continue on Placita Road
651 ft · 29 sec · Placita Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Placita Road
784 ft · 34 sec · Placita Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Placita Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albuquerque and La Puebla.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pan American Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
56.9 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Albuquerque and Mostly Clear near La Puebla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to La Puebla?
The road trip is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
La Cienega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Albuquerque and 43.2 miles from La Puebla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.44 one way or $26.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albuquerque and Mostly Clear near La Puebla.
Stop Ideas Near La Cienega
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 La Cienega.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Lamy station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albuquerque and La Puebla. Straight-line distance: 72.55 mi (116.75 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 La Puebla
Situated in the high-desert region of northern Santa Fe County at an elevation of 5896 feet, this community lies along the Santa Cruz River valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.9891900, -105.9964100 |
| Altitude | 1797 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Puebla (-105.99641, 35.98919)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $4.41 | $13.44 | $26.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $14.74 | $29.49 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $18.44 | $36.88 |
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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