How far is Albuquerque, NM from Lordsburg, NM?
The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Lordsburg, NM is about 293.3 miles (472 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Sierra County, 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 Lordsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and Lordsburg.
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Start on Central Avenue Northwest
575 ft · 26 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
1453 ft · 42 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Coal Avenue Southwest
1367 ft · 29 sec · Coal Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Coal Avenue Southeast
2203 ft · 1 min · Coal Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp right toward I 25 South
933 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
182.6 mi · 3 hr 3 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on West Canal Road
1517 ft · 27 sec · West Canal Road
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Turn right onto West Hall Street
2109 ft · 36 sec · West Hall Street
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Turn straight onto New Mexico State Road 26
12.3 mi · 18 min · New Mexico State Road 26
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Continue on Hatch Highway
17.1 mi · 25 min · Hatch Highway
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Continue on New Mexico State Road 26
10 mi · 15 min · New Mexico State Road 26
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Continue on Hatch Highway
6.7 mi · 11 min · Hatch Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Gold Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Gold Avenue
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Turn right onto Route 10 Frontage Road
157 m · 9 sec · Route 10 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
59.3 mi · 1 hr · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 494
926 ft · 22 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
2823 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Take the exit left
18 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albuquerque and Lordsburg.
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
183 mi · 03h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Albuquerque and Sunny near Lordsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to Lordsburg?
The road trip is about 293.3 miles (472 km) and usually takes 05h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Truth or Consequences is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.8 miles from Albuquerque and 146.5 miles from Lordsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.5 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:12 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.20 one way or $78.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albuquerque and Sunny near Lordsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Truth or Consequences
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 Truth or Consequences.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albuquerque and Lordsburg. Straight-line distance: 222.85 mi (358.64 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 Lordsburg
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 2,341 |
| Coordinates | 32.3503600, -108.7086600 |
| Altitude | 1295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lordsburg (-108.70866, 32.35036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 472 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 39m |
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 | $39.20 | $78.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $44.08 | $88.16 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.87 | $95.74 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $56.05 | $112.09 |
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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