How far is Las Vegas, NV from Albuquerque, NM?
The driving distance from Las Vegas, NV to Albuquerque, NM is about 572.7 miles (921.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 482.3 miles (776.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 10h 03m.
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.
Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Las Vegas and Albuquerque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Las Vegas and Albuquerque.
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Start on East Bonanza Road
5 m · 1 sec · East Bonanza Road
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Turn left onto North Las Vegas Boulevard
44 m · 11 sec · North Las Vegas Boulevard
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Turn sharp right
50 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Bonanza Road
29 m · 4 sec · East Bonanza Road
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Turn left onto North Las Vegas Boulevard
677 ft · 30 sec · North Las Vegas Boulevard
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Turn left onto I 11 South, US 93 South, US 95 South: Boulder City, Kingman, Phoenix, Needles
1676 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway
20.6 mi · 24 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Boulder City Parkway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Boulder City Parkway
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Continue on Boulder City Parkway
2978 ft · 1 min · Boulder City Parkway
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Turn left onto Boulder City Parkway
5.3 mi · 9 min · Boulder City Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 11 South, US 93 South: Kingman
43 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 11 South, US 93 South: Kingman
1334 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Hoover Dam Bypass
3.6 mi · 5 min · Hoover Dam Bypass
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Continue on Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
66 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Hoover Dam–Kingman Highway
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Continue on West Beale Street
2 mi · 3 min · West Beale Street
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Turn left onto US 93, I 40, I 11 Future: Flagstaff, Phoenix
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
467.9 mi · 7 hr 52 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 Las Vegas 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
468 mi · 07h 52m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Las Vegas and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Las Vegas to Albuquerque?
The road trip is about 572.7 miles (921.6 km) and usually takes 10h 03m 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?
Leupp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 285.7 miles from Las Vegas and 286.9 miles from Albuquerque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 482.3 miles (776.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.4 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 PDT. 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 $109.11 one way or $218.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 179.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Las Vegas and Albuquerque, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Las Vegas and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albuquerque.
Stop Ideas Near Leupp
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 Leupp.
Winslow
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Las Vegas and Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 482.33 mi (776.23 km).
#1 Las Vegas
The twenty-fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
| Population | 646,790 |
| Coordinates | 36.1749700, -115.1372200 |
| Altitude | 610 |
| 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: 922 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 08m |
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 | $5.40 | $109.11 | $218.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.72 | $115.64 | $231.28 |
| Premium | $6.00 | $121.28 | $242.56 |
| Diesel | $6.86 | $138.64 | $277.28 |
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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