How far is Las Vegas, NM from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM?

The driving distance from Las Vegas, NM to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.18 mi
02h 05m
Flight
85.32 mi
137.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.32 mi
Kilometers
137.31 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.18 mi
Kilometers
191.8 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Fri, Apr 17, 10:08 AM MDT
Return by in Las Vegas
Fri, Apr 17, 12:13 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Las Vegas
2026-04-17T08:03
Arrive Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Fri, Apr 17, 10:08 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:20 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Las Vegas
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eldorado at Santa Fe
NM

City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Las Vegas
59.6 mi
01h 02m
To Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
59.6 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 35 mph W
Destination
71°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Las Vegas and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridge Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Continue on National Avenue

    3169 ft · 1 min · National Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    87 m · 13 sec · 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    66 m · 11 sec · Grand Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East University

    1227 ft · 21 sec · East University

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    113.5 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 423: Paseo del Norte

    585 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Pan American Freeway Northeast

    150 m · 9 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    92 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward 2nd Street, 4th Street

    1552 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto 2nd Street Northwest

    1.2 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pueblo Solano Road Northwest

    1171 ft · 52 sec · Pueblo Solano Road Northwest

  15. 15

    Continue on Pueblo Solano Road Northwest

    920 ft · 36 sec · Pueblo Solano Road Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    626 ft · 17 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bledsoe Road Northwest

    1812 ft · 1 min · Bledsoe Road Northwest

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Trail Northwest

    15 m · 2 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Las Vegas and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East University
114 mi · 96%
Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast
1.84 mi · 2%
2nd Street Northwest
1.2 mi · 1%
National Avenue
0.6 mi · 1%
Pueblo Solano Road Northwest
0.4 mi
Bledsoe Road Northwest
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

East University

Merge slight left

113 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
85.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eldorado at Santa Fe
01h 02m from Las Vegas
Leave By
2:20 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Las Vegas and Mostly Sunny near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Las Vegas to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Eldorado at Santa Fe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from Las Vegas and 59.6 miles from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 2:20 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Las Vegas and Mostly Sunny near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Stop Ideas Near Eldorado at Santa Fe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Eldorado at Santa Fe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Torreon Park
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Torreon Park

Santa Fe , NM
1515 W Alameda St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Rating 4.5/5 102 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Santa Fe
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

City of Santa Fe

Santa Fe , NM
200 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

Santa Fe Housing Authority

Santa Fe , NM
664 Alta Vista St, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Housing authority
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

City Hall Park

Santa Fe , NM
200 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eldorado at Santa Fe.

RAIL

Lamy station

7 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

18 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Las Vegas station

66 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

81 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Las Vegas and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 85.32 mi (137.31 km).

Las Vegas

#1 Las Vegas

Town in New Mexico, USA

Population12,826
Coordinates35.5939300, -105.2239000
Altitude1958
CountryUnited States
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

#2 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population6,129
Coordinates35.1619900, -106.6428000
Altitude1520
CountryUnited States
Start: Las Vegas (-105.2239, 35.59393)
End: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (-106.6428, 35.16199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.92 L · about $15.94
Round trip
$31.89
8.42 gal · 31.84 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.94 $31.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.93 $35.86
Premium $4.63 $19.47 $38.94
Diesel $5.42 $22.80 $45.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Las Vegas and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. The current time is 08:03:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.