Albuquerque to Big Bend: Road Trip Guide & Distance

449.4 miles 723.3 km · straight line
551.5 miles actual route 887.6 km · driving distance
11h 31min estimated drive time
$53 - $65 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
153° SSE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Big Bend?

The distance from Albuquerque to Big Bend is 449.4 miles (723.3 km) as the crow flies. Big Bend is located SSE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 551.5 miles, taking about 11h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Big Bend in Texas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Big Bend. 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 Big Bend

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 31min $53 - $65 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 49min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 56min $66–$193* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Big Bend

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Big Bend
29.25°N, 103.25°W
America/Chicago
549m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 150 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM