How far is Church Rock, NM from Albuquerque, NM?
The driving distance from Church Rock, NM to Albuquerque, NM is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Church Rock and Albuquerque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Church Rock and Albuquerque.
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Start on Old Telstar Road
699 ft · 34 sec · Old Telstar Road
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Turn right onto Telstar Road
2185 ft · 2 min · Telstar Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Challenger Road
1207 ft · 54 sec · Challenger Road
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Turn left onto New Mexico State Highway 566
1 km · 2 min · New Mexico State Highway 566
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Historic Highway 66
3.9 mi · 5 min · East Historic Highway 66
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Turn right
918 ft · 22 sec
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Take the ramp left
1301 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
124.1 mi · 2 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 4th Street - 2nd Street University Boulevard
1526 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Indian School Road Northwest
684 ft · 21 sec · Indian School Road Northwest
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
131 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
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Continue on 3rd Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Central Avenue Northwest
66 m · 7 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Church Rock and Albuquerque.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Historic Highway 66
Merge slight left
124 mi · 02h 05m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Church Rock and Mostly Cloudy near Albuquerque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Church Rock to Albuquerque?
The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 65.8 miles from Church Rock and 65.6 miles from Albuquerque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 2:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Church Rock and Mostly Cloudy near Albuquerque.
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 Church Rock and Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 114.17 mi (183.74 km).
#1 Church Rock
City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,128 |
| Coordinates | 35.5339100, -108.5998000 |
| Altitude | 2038 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Central Avenue Northwest (-106.651139, 35.084494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.57 | $35.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.76 | $39.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.46 | $42.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.13 | $50.25 |
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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