How far is Thoreau, NM from Albuquerque, NM?
The driving distance from Thoreau, NM to Albuquerque, NM is about 107 miles (172.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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.
City in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thoreau and Albuquerque.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thoreau and Albuquerque.
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Start on Lenore Avenue
64 m · 11 sec · Lenore Avenue
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Turn right onto Hawk Drive
50 m · 6 sec · Hawk Drive
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Turn right onto State Highway 371
2569 ft · 59 sec · State Highway 371
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Take the ramp left toward I 40: Grants, Albuquerque
2732 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
104.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 4th Street - 2nd Street University Boulevard
1526 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Indian School Road Northwest
684 ft · 21 sec · Indian School Road Northwest
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Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
131 m · 9 sec · 2nd Street Northwest
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Continue on 3rd Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 3 min · 3rd Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Central Avenue Northwest
66 m · 7 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 Thoreau 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
Merge slight left
104 mi · 01h 45m
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 Thoreau and Sunny near Albuquerque.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thoreau to Albuquerque?
The road trip is about 107 miles (172.2 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Grants is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Thoreau and 53.4 miles from Albuquerque.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.31 one way or $28.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thoreau and Sunny near Albuquerque.
Stop Ideas Near Grants
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 Grants.
Gallup station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thoreau and Albuquerque. Straight-line distance: 91.4 mi (147.1 km).
#1 Thoreau
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,865 |
| Coordinates | 35.4025300, -108.2234000 |
| Altitude | 2177 |
| 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: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.31 | $28.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.47 | $40.94 |
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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