How far is Albuquerque, NM from Santa Teresa, NM?
The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Santa Teresa, NM is about 260.5 miles (419.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.1 miles (359 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 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 Santa Teresa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and Santa Teresa.
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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
225.7 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Pan American Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
5.3 mi · 6 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit slight right
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto South Desert Boulevard
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Desert Boulevard
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Turn right onto Artcraft Road
3 mi · 4 min · Artcraft Road
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Continue on Peter V. Domenici International Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Peter V. Domenici International Highway
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Turn left onto McNutt Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · McNutt Road
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Turn right onto Rancho Santa Teresa Boulevard
2271 ft · 1 min · Rancho Santa Teresa Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Country Club Road
58 m · 6 sec · North Country Club Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Country Club Road
127 m · 17 sec · North Country Club Road
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Turn left onto North Apache Gold Loop
1271 ft · 56 sec · North Apache Gold Loop
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Apache Gold Loop
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Albuquerque and Santa Teresa.
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
226 mi · 03h 50m
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 Santa Teresa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to Santa Teresa?
The road trip is about 260.5 miles (419.2 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?
Elephant Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.4 miles from Albuquerque and 130.1 miles from Santa Teresa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.1 miles (359 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 7:52 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.51 one way or $81.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albuquerque and Sunny near Santa Teresa.
Stop Ideas Near Elephant Butte
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 Elephant Butte.
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Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Albuquerque and Santa Teresa. Straight-line distance: 223.07 mi (359 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 Santa Teresa
Situated in Doña Ana County at an elevation of 3,793 feet, this community lies in the Chihuahuan Desert immediately west of El Paso, Texas, and adjacent to Ciudad Juárez, Mexico.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.8559400, -106.6391600 |
| Altitude | 1156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Teresa (-106.63916, 31.85594)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $40.51 | $81.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $44.42 | $88.85 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $47.43 | $94.86 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $55.56 | $111.13 |
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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