How far is Spencerville, NM from Albuquerque, NM?

The driving distance from Spencerville, NM to Albuquerque, NM is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.4 miles (230.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.37 mi
03h 00m
Flight
143.42 mi
230.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.42 mi
Kilometers
230.82 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.37 mi
Kilometers
293.5 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albuquerque
Thu, Oct 15, 2:02 PM MDT
Return by in Spencerville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:03 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spencerville
2026-10-15T11:02
Arrive Albuquerque
Thu, Oct 15, 2:02 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spencerville
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cuba
NM

Town in New Mexico, United States

From Spencerville
91.1 mi
01h 30m
To Albuquerque
91.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spencerville and Albuquerque.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spencerville and Albuquerque.

  1. 1

    Start on Road 3260

    121 m · 20 sec · Road 3260

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Road 3257

    656 ft · 29 sec · Road 3257

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Aztec Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 4 min · West Aztec Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right

    106 m · 11 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Chaco Street

    2251 ft · 1 min · West Chaco Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Main Avenue

    8 mi · 13 min · South Main Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Broadway Boulevard

    1737 ft · 51 sec · West Broadway Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard

    150.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min · South Bloomfield Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    574 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South

    1907 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Avenue, Central Avenue

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Locust Street Northeast

    1788 ft · 51 sec · Locust Street Northeast

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Central Avenue Northeast

    1.3 km · 2 min · Central Avenue Northeast

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Northwest

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spencerville and Albuquerque.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Bloomfield Boulevard
152 mi · 83%
I 25 South
17.1 mi · 9%
South Main Avenue
8.01 mi · 4%
West Aztec Boulevard
3.16 mi · 2%
Central Avenue Northeast
0.79 mi
West Chaco Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

South Bloomfield Boulevard

Turn left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard

151 mi · 02h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
143.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuba
01h 30m from Spencerville
Leave By
12:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Spencerville and Sunny near Albuquerque.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spencerville to Albuquerque?

The road trip is about 182.4 miles (293.5 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?

Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.1 miles from Spencerville and 91.3 miles from Albuquerque.

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

The direct path is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 $28.39 one way or $56.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spencerville and Sunny near Albuquerque.

Stop Ideas Near Cuba

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cuba, 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 Cuba.

BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

100 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

108 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

114 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spencerville and Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 143.42 mi (230.82 km).

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#1 Spencerville

Situated in the semi-arid high desert of San Juan County at an elevation of 5676 feet, this small unincorporated community lies along the Animas River in northwestern New Mexico.

Population0
Coordinates36.8200000, -108.0581300
Altitude1730
CountryUnited States
Albuquerque

#2 Albuquerque

The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.

Population562,540
Coordinates35.0844900, -106.6511400
Altitude1511
CountryUnited States
Start: Road 3260 (-108.058131, 36.820115)
End: Central Avenue Northwest (-106.651139, 35.084494)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.36 L · about $28.39
Round trip
$56.78
12.88 gal · 48.72 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.41 $28.39 $56.78
Mid-grade $4.83 $31.13 $62.26
Premium $5.16 $33.24 $66.47
Diesel $6.05 $38.94 $77.87

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Spencerville and Albuquerque. The current time is 11:02:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.