How far is Tucumcari, NM from Albuquerque, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Tucumcari and Albuquerque is 165.35 miles (266.11 km).
Flight distance from Tucumcari, NM to Albuquerque, NM is 165.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Tucumcari to Albuquerque with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Tucumcari, New Mexico to Albuquerque, New Mexico is: 175.54 miles (282.51 km) by car.
Driving from Tucumcari to Albuquerque will take approximately 02 hours 42 minutes.
#1 Tucumcari
City in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 4827 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°10'19"N 103°43'37"W |
| Latitude | 35.1719100 |
| Longitude | -103.7268600 |
| Altitude | 1247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Albuquerque
The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. It is located in the central part of the state. Albuquerque is known for its hot climate, its Hispanic culture, and its many attractions, such as the Sandia Peak Tramway and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History.
| Population | 562540 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°5'4"N 106°39'4"W |
| Latitude | 35.0844900 |
| Longitude | -106.6511400 |
| Altitude | 1511 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Albuquerque: Central Avenue Northwest (-106.651139,35.084494)
Estimated Travel Time Between Tucumcari and Albuquerque
The distance between Tucumcari and Albuquerque is 283 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 08 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Tucumcari and Albuquerque. The current time is 14:15:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 50 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 23 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 11 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.45 liters (6.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Tucumcari and Albuquerque.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Tucumcari to Albuquerque is $21.5 (diesel $28.28).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $21.5 | $23.76 | $25.52 | $28.28 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New Mexico ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.471 (Diesel $4.566) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Tucumcari and Albuquerque (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
