How far is Flagstaff, AZ from Albuquerque, NM?
The driving distance from Flagstaff, AZ to Albuquerque, NM is about 323.2 miles (520.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 282.6 miles (454.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flagstaff and Albuquerque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flagstaff and Albuquerque.
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Start on West Historic Route 66
1002 ft · 25 sec · West Historic Route 66
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Continue on East Route 66
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Route 66
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Turn right onto South Ponderosa Parkway
1123 ft · 30 sec · South Ponderosa Parkway
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Continue on East Butler Avenue
2355 ft · 1 min · East Butler Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
318.9 mi · 5 hr 22 min · Purple Heart Trail
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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 Flagstaff and Albuquerque.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
319 mi · 05h 22m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Flagstaff and Sunny near Albuquerque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flagstaff to Albuquerque?
The road trip is about 323.2 miles (520.1 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
Houck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.4 miles from Flagstaff and 161.8 miles from Albuquerque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 282.6 miles (454.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:56 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.44 one way or $112.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Flagstaff and Albuquerque, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Flagstaff and Sunny near Albuquerque.
Stop Ideas Near Houck
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 Houck.
Gallup station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flagstaff and Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 282.59 mi (454.78 km).
#1 Flagstaff
The most populous city in Coconino County, Arizona.
| Population | 73,939 |
| Coordinates | 35.1980700, -111.6512700 |
| Altitude | 2104 |
| 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: Albuquerque (-106.65114, 35.08449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 520 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $4.95 | $56.44 | $112.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $60.85 | $121.71 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $63.45 | $126.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $72.57 | $145.14 |
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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