How far is Albuquerque, NM from Twin Lakes, NM?
The driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Twin Lakes, NM is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
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 New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Albuquerque and Twin Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albuquerque and Twin Lakes.
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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
135.6 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Muñoz Boulevard
1516 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
2 m · 1 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 Twin Lakes.
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
136 mi · 02h 18m
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 Sunny near Twin Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque to Twin Lakes?
The road trip is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 75.6 miles from Albuquerque and 75.7 miles from Twin Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:04 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.54 one way or $47.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Albuquerque and Sunny near Twin Lakes.
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 Twin Lakes. Straight-line distance: 127.16 mi (204.64 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 Twin Lakes
Situated in McKinley County at an elevation of 6,375 feet, this census-designated place is a community within the Navajo Nation in northwestern New Mexico.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.7091900, -108.7748100 |
| Altitude | 1943 |
| Country | United States |
End: Twin Lakes (-108.77481, 35.70919)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $23.54 | $47.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $25.81 | $51.63 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $27.56 | $55.12 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $32.29 | $64.57 |
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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