How far is Texico, NM from Albuquerque, NM?
The driving distance from Texico, NM to Albuquerque, NM is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210 miles (337.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Texico and Albuquerque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texico and Albuquerque.
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Start on Wheeler Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · Wheeler Avenue
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Continue on Mabry Drive
3.7 mi · 4 min · Mabry Drive
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Continue on East 1st Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · East 1st Street
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Continue straight
57.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1 km · 43 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 47 min · US Highway 84
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Continue on Historic Route 66
739 ft · 11 sec · Historic Route 66
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Turn left onto I 40 West
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
116.5 mi · 2 hr
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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 Texico 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 West
Merge slight left
117 mi · 02h 00m
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 Texico and Sunny near Albuquerque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Texico to Albuquerque?
The road trip is about 231.1 miles (371.9 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Santa Rosa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.4 miles from Texico and 115.7 miles from Albuquerque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210 miles (337.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 9:26 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.86 one way or $61.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Texico and Sunny near Albuquerque.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Rosa
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 Santa Rosa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Texico and Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 209.96 mi (337.9 km).
#1 Texico
City in Curry County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,062 |
| Coordinates | 34.3886900, -103.0513400 |
| Altitude | 1264 |
| 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: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $30.86 | $61.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.71 | $69.42 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.69 | $75.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $44.13 | $88.26 |
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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