Albuquerque to Branson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

759.1 miles 1221.7 km · straight line
869.1 miles actual route 1398.7 km · driving distance
15h 3min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~2h 2min flight time
78° ENE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Branson?

The distance from Albuquerque to Branson is 759.1 miles (1221.7 km) as the crow flies. Branson is located ENE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 869.1 miles, taking about 15h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 2min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Branson in Missouri.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Albuquerque and Branson. 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 Branson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 3min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 4min $70–$130* Budget
Train ~19h 34min $104–$304* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Branson

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Branson
36.64°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
244m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 253 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM