Albuquerque to Bullhead City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

447.4 miles 720 km · straight line
503.3 miles actual route 810 km · driving distance
8h 41min estimated drive time
$48 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Bullhead City?

The distance from Albuquerque to Bullhead City is 447.4 miles (720 km) as the crow flies. Bullhead City is located W of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 503.3 miles, taking about 8h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Bullhead City in Arizona.

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. 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 Bullhead City. 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 Bullhead City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 41min $48 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 25min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~8h 15min $60–$176* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Bullhead City

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Bullhead City
35.15°N, 114.57°W
America/Phoenix
170m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM