How far is Taos, NM from Albuquerque, NM?
The driving distance from Taos, NM to Albuquerque, NM is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
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.
The capital of New Mexico.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taos and Albuquerque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taos and Albuquerque.
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Start on Barela Lane
10 m · 2 sec · Barela Lane
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Turn slight right onto Kit Carson Road
35 m · 8 sec · Kit Carson Road
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Turn left onto Paseo del Pueblo Sur
42.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Paseo del Pueblo Sur
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Continue on North Riverside Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Riverside Drive
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Continue on Riverside Drive Southeast
931 ft · 25 sec · Riverside Drive Southeast
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2546 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Taos Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on US 84/285
7.5 mi · 9 min · US 84/285
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Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Continue on South Saint Francis Drive
3.5 mi · 7 min · South Saint Francis Drive
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Take the exit slight right
3084 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
57 mi · 58 min
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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 Taos and Albuquerque.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Saint Francis Drive
Merge slight left
57 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Sunny leaving Taos and Sunny near Albuquerque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taos to Albuquerque?
The road trip is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Santa Fe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.8 miles from Taos and 66.7 miles from Albuquerque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 1:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taos and Sunny near Albuquerque.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Fe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Torreon Park
City of Santa Fe
Santa Fe Housing Authority
City Hall Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Fe.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Lamy station
Las Vegas station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taos and Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 109.58 mi (176.35 km).
#1 Taos
Town in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 5,872 |
| Coordinates | 36.4072500, -105.5730700 |
| Altitude | 2124 |
| 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: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.72 | $35.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.93 | $39.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.65 | $43.29 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.34 | $50.68 |
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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