How far is Grand Canyon Village, AZ from Albuquerque, NM?
The driving distance from Grand Canyon Village, AZ to Albuquerque, NM is about 411.4 miles (662.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 316.3 miles (509 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 07h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 and county seat of Navajo County, Arizona, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Canyon Village and Albuquerque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Canyon Village and Albuquerque.
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Start on Forest Service Road 328A
1 km · 2 min · Forest Service Road 328A
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Turn right onto Maswik Laundry Road
1531 ft · 1 min · Maswik Laundry Road
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Continue on Aspen Road
696 ft · 32 sec · Aspen Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
35 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Village Loop Drive
998 ft · 48 sec · Village Loop Drive
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Continue on Village Loop Drive
1208 ft · 53 sec · Village Loop Drive
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Turn right onto Center Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Entrance Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Entrance Road
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Continue on Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
40 m · 5 sec · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
1 km · 2 min · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
49 m · 5 sec · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
49.7 mi · 1 hr · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Take the ramp left
2855 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
351.1 mi · 5 hr 55 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 Grand Canyon Village 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
351 mi · 05h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grand Canyon Village and Showers And Thunderstorms near Albuquerque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Canyon Village to Albuquerque?
The road trip is about 411.4 miles (662.1 km) and usually takes 07h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Holbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 205.4 miles from Grand Canyon Village and 206 miles from Albuquerque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 316.3 miles (509 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.1 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 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.91 one way or $131.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 129 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Grand Canyon Village and Albuquerque, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grand Canyon Village and Showers And Thunderstorms near Albuquerque.
Stop Ideas Near Holbrook
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 Holbrook.
Winslow
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Canyon Village and Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 316.3 mi (509.03 km).
#1 Grand Canyon Village
Village in Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,550 |
| Coordinates | 36.0463700, -112.1540600 |
| Altitude | 2050 |
| 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: 662 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 07m |
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 | $4.54 | $65.91 | $131.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.90 | $71.09 | $142.18 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $75.87 | $151.73 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $92.17 | $184.35 |
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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