Albuquerque to Death Valley: Road Trip Guide & Distance

584.5 miles 940.6 km · straight line
689.8 miles actual route 1110.1 km · driving distance
12h 32min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Death Valley?

The distance from Albuquerque to Death Valley is 584.5 miles (940.6 km) as the crow flies. Death Valley is located WNW of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 689.8 miles, taking about 12h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Death Valley 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 Death Valley. 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 Death Valley

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 32min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 2min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~16h 18min $83–$241* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Death Valley

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM