How far is Oklahoma City, OK from Albuquerque, NM?
The driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Albuquerque, NM is about 544.5 miles (876.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 515.7 miles (830 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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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 09h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque.
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Start on North Robinson Avenue
138 m · 25 sec · North Robinson Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
918 ft · 41 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto North Hudson Avenue
116 m · 10 sec · North Hudson Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2775 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Classen Boulevard
1320 ft · 27 sec · North Classen Boulevard
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Continue on South Western Avenue
2253 ft · 50 sec · South Western Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 West, US 270 West: Amarillo
1497 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Crosstown Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
64.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
24.1 mi · 25 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Great Western Cattle Trail
10.6 mi · 11 min · Great Western Cattle Trail
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
435.4 mi · 7 hr 23 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Las Cruces, Santa Fe
1343 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 South: Las Cruces
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
3239 ft · 43 sec · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Avenue, Central Avenue
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto Locust Street Northeast
1788 ft · 51 sec · Locust Street Northeast
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Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast
1.3 km · 2 min · Central Avenue Northeast
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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 Oklahoma City and Albuquerque.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
435 mi · 07h 23m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Oklahoma City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Albuquerque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma City to Albuquerque?
The road trip is about 544.5 miles (876.3 km) and usually takes 09h 22m 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?
Bishop Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 271.7 miles from Oklahoma City and 272.8 miles from Albuquerque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 515.7 miles (830 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST. 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 $72.32 one way or $144.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 170.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Oklahoma City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Albuquerque.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 515.75 mi (830.02 km).
#1 Oklahoma City
The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
| Population | 655,057 |
| Coordinates | 35.4675600, -97.5164300 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| 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: 876 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 47m |
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 | $3.76 | $72.32 | $144.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $80.90 | $161.79 |
| Premium | $4.51 | $86.74 | $173.48 |
| Diesel | $5.83 | $112.01 | $224.03 |
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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