Aberdeen, South Dakota to Albuquerque: Road Trip Guide & Distance

835.4 miles 1344.4 km · straight line
1133.3 miles actual route 1823.8 km · driving distance
20h 15min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
214° SSW bearing direction

How far is Aberdeen, South Dakota from Albuquerque?

The distance from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Albuquerque is 835.4 miles (1344.4 km) as the crow flies. Albuquerque is located SSW of Aberdeen, South Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1133.3 miles, taking about 20h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Aberdeen, South Dakota in South Dakota and Albuquerque in New Mexico.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aberdeen, South Dakota and Albuquerque. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aberdeen, South Dakota to Albuquerque

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 15min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 18min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~26h 20min $136–$397* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aberdeen, South Dakota & Albuquerque

Quick Facts

Aberdeen, South Dakota
45.46°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
397m elevation
Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 278 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM