How far is Albuquerque, NM from Milan, NM?
The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Milan, NM is about 79 miles (127.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albuquerque and Milan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and Milan.
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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
74.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, NM 53, NM122: Grants, San Rafael
954 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
1129 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto San Rafael Road
614 ft · 12 sec · San Rafael Road
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Turn left onto Historic Route 66
1.5 mi · 2 min · Historic Route 66
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Turn left onto Milan Street
79 m · 12 sec · Milan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Milan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albuquerque and Milan.
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
74.6 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albuquerque and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Milan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to Milan?
The road trip is about 79 miles (127.1 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 39.5 miles from Albuquerque and 39.5 miles from Milan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 3:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.57 one way or $21.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albuquerque and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Milan.
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 Milan. Straight-line distance: 70.3 mi (113.14 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 Milan
Village in Cibola County, New Mexico
| Population | 3,640 |
| Coordinates | 35.1697600, -107.8908900 |
| Altitude | 1987 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milan (-107.89089, 35.16976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.57 | $21.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.88 | $23.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.90 | $25.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.11 | $30.22 |
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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