How far is Los Lunas, NM from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM?

The driving distance from Los Lunas, NM to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.07 mi
00h 38m
Flight
25.12 mi
40.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.12 mi
Kilometers
40.42 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.07 mi
Kilometers
48.4 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Fri, Apr 17, 8:41 AM MDT
Return by in Los Lunas
Fri, Apr 17, 9:19 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Lunas
2026-04-17T08:02
Arrive Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Fri, Apr 17, 8:41 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Los Lunas
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
South Valley
NM

Census designated place

From Los Lunas
15 mi
00h 19m
To Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
15 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph SW
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 Los Lunas and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Luna Avenue Southeast

    46 m · 9 sec · Luna Avenue Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street Northeast

    797 ft · 23 sec · Main Street Northeast

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street Southwest

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street Northwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    23.7 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Comanche Road, Griegos Road

    157 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Pan American Freeway Northeast

    897 ft · 19 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Comanche Road Northeast

    1.2 km · 2 min · Comanche Road Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on Griegos Road Northeast

    2527 ft · 1 min · Griegos Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street Northwest

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Osuna Road Northwest

    1987 ft · 1 min · Osuna Road Northwest

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest

    2902 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Bledsoe Road Northwest

    1812 ft · 1 min · Bledsoe Road Northwest

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Guadalupe Trail Northwest

    15 m · 2 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street Northwest
24.9 mi · 83%
2nd Street Northwest
1.6 mi · 5%
Comanche Road Northeast
0.72 mi · 2%
Main Street Southwest
0.63 mi · 2%
4th Street Northwest
0.55 mi · 2%
Griegos Road Northeast
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Street Northwest

Merge slight left

23.7 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
25.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley
00h 19m from Los Lunas
Leave By
7:12 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Los Lunas 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 Los Lunas to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Los Lunas and 15 miles from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.

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

The direct path is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Valley.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

9 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

89 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

102 mi away
No specific stop location

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Lunas and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 25.12 mi (40.42 km).

Los Lunas

#1 Los Lunas

Village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States

Population16,282
Coordinates34.8061700, -106.7333600
Altitude1480
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: Los Lunas (-106.73336, 34.80617)
End: Los Ranchos de Albuquerque (-106.6428, 35.16199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.02 L · about $4.01
Round trip
$8.03
2.12 gal · 8.04 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.01 $8.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.51 $9.03
Premium $4.63 $4.90 $9.81
Diesel $5.42 $5.74 $11.48

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 Los Lunas and Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. The current time is 08:02:48.

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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.