How far is San Miguel, NM from Albuquerque, NM?
The driving distance from San Miguel, NM to Albuquerque, NM is about 238.4 miles (383.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.4 miles (325.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Miguel and Albuquerque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Miguel and Albuquerque.
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Start on the route
885 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Mesquite Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · Mesquite Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on Mesquite Drive
155 m · 12 sec · Mesquite Drive
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Continue on State Highway 228
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 228
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At the end of the road, turn left
2165 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Mossman Arroyo Road
645 ft · 19 sec · Mossman Arroyo Road
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Take the ramp left
1053 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
6.3 mi · 6 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North: Las Cruces, Albuquerque
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
26.1 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
197.6 mi · 3 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Coal Avenue, Lead Avenue, Central Avenue, Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
804 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Oak Street Southeast
159 m · 20 sec · Oak Street Southeast
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Turn left onto Lead Avenue Southeast
1.2 km · 2 min · Lead Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
1091 ft · 33 sec · 2nd Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Northwest
575 ft · 22 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 San Miguel 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 25 North
Merge slight left
198 mi · 03h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving San Miguel and Sunny near Albuquerque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Miguel to Albuquerque?
The road trip is about 238.4 miles (383.6 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elephant Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from San Miguel and 119.3 miles from Albuquerque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.4 miles (325.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.07 one way or $74.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Miguel and Sunny near Albuquerque.
Stop Ideas Near Elephant Butte
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 Elephant Butte.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Miguel and Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 202.44 mi (325.79 km).
#1 San Miguel
Located in the fertile Mesilla Valley of southern New Mexico at an elevation of 3822 feet, this census-designated place is part of Doña Ana County situated near the Rio Grande.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.1553800, -106.7350000 |
| Altitude | 1165 |
| 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: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $4.41 | $37.07 | $74.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $40.65 | $81.31 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $43.40 | $86.81 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $50.85 | $101.69 |
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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