Albuquerque to Jefferson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Albuquerque from Jefferson City?

The distance from Albuquerque to Jefferson City is 835.1 miles (1344 km) as the crow flies. Jefferson City is located ENE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 964.2 miles, taking about 16h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Jefferson City 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 Jefferson 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.