How far is Navajo, NM from Albuquerque, NM?
The driving distance from Navajo, NM to Albuquerque, NM is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.4 miles (234 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Cibola County, New Mexico
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Navajo and Albuquerque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Navajo and Albuquerque.
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Start on the route
1178 ft · 55 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Poplar Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · Poplar Avenue
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Turn right onto Cleveland Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Boulevard
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Continue on Navajo Route 12
11.6 mi · 20 min · Navajo Route 12
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 12
5 mi · 8 min · Navajo Route 12
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Turn left onto Arizona State Highway 264
1 km · 1 min · Arizona State Highway 264
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Continue on New Mexico State Road 264
16.4 mi · 21 min · New Mexico State Road 264
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Continue straight
7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 40 East: Albuquerque
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
137.2 mi · 2 hr 19 min
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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 Navajo and Albuquerque.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
137 mi · 02h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Navajo and Mostly Sunny then Scattered 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 Navajo to Albuquerque?
The road trip is about 182.2 miles (293.2 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Navajo and 91.2 miles from Albuquerque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.4 miles (234 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 12:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.35 one way or $48.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Navajo and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Albuquerque.
Stop Ideas Near Milan
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 Milan.
Gallup station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Navajo and Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 145.4 mi (234 km).
#1 Navajo
Athabaskan language of Na-Dené stock spoken in the southwestern United States
| Population | 1,645 |
| Coordinates | 35.9000100, -109.0339800 |
| Altitude | 2168 |
| 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: Central Avenue Northwest (-106.651139, 35.084494)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $3.79 | $24.35 | $48.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.39 | $54.77 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.74 | $59.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.82 | $69.64 |
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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