Albuquerque to Blythe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

464.5 miles 747.5 km · straight line
605.6 miles actual route 974.6 km · driving distance
10h 24min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
260° W bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Blythe?

The distance from Albuquerque to Blythe is 464.5 miles (747.5 km) as the crow flies. Blythe is located W of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 605.6 miles, taking about 10h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Blythe 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 Blythe. 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 Blythe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 24min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 29min $48–$91* Budget
Train ~9h 53min $73–$212* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Blythe

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Blythe
33.61°N, 114.60°W
America/Los_Angeles
83m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 155 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM