Albuquerque to Denver: Road Trip Guide & Distance

334.2 miles 537.9 km · straight line
446.4 miles actual route 718.4 km · driving distance
7h 47min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
15° NNE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Denver?

The distance from Albuquerque to Denver is 334.2 miles (537.9 km) as the crow flies. Denver is located NNE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 446.4 miles, taking about 7h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Denver in Colorado.

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 Denver. 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 Denver

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 47min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 20min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~7h 24min $54–$156* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Denver

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM