Albuquerque to Apple Valley, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

598.9 miles 963.8 km · straight line
707.5 miles actual route 1138.6 km · driving distance
12h 13min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
269° W bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Apple Valley, California?

The distance from Albuquerque to Apple Valley, California is 598.9 miles (963.8 km) as the crow flies. Apple Valley, California is located W of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 707.5 miles, taking about 12h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Apple Valley, California in California.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Apple Valley, California. 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 Albuquerque to Apple Valley, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 13min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 40min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~15h 53min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Apple Valley, California

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Apple Valley, California
34.50°N, 117.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
898m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM