How far is Elephant Butte, NM from Albuquerque, NM?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Elephant Butte and Albuquerque is 137.19 miles (220.79 km).

Flight distance from Elephant Butte, NM to Albuquerque, NM is 137.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 18 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 16 minutes to travel from Elephant Butte to Albuquerque with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Elephant Butte, New Mexico to Albuquerque, New Mexico is: 151.35 miles (243.57 km) by car.

Driving from Elephant Butte to Albuquerque will take approximately 02 hours 20 minutes.

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#1 Elephant Butte

City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States

Population 1320
GPS Coordinates 33°8'55"N 107°11'5"W
Latitude 33.1486800
Longitude -107.1847500
Altitude 1361
Country United States
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#2 Albuquerque

The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. It is located in the central part of the state. Albuquerque is known for its hot climate, its Hispanic culture, and its many attractions, such as the Sandia Peak Tramway and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History.

Population 562540
GPS Coordinates 35°5'4"N 106°39'4"W
Latitude 35.0844900
Longitude -106.6511400
Altitude 1511
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Elephant Butte and Albuquerque

The distance between Elephant Butte and Albuquerque is 244 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 42 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Elephant Butte and Albuquerque. The current time is 16:09:24.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 02 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 47 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 01 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 09 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 01 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 53 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 20.22 liters (5.34 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elephant Butte and Albuquerque.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elephant Butte to Albuquerque is $18.54 (diesel $24.39).

New Mexico gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.47 $3.84 $4.12 $4.57
Total $18.54 $20.49 $22 $24.39

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in New Mexico ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.471 (Diesel $4.566) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 27, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elephant Butte and Albuquerque (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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