Albuquerque to Junction City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

605.7 miles 974.7 km · straight line
673.4 miles actual route 1083.7 km · driving distance
12h 33min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Junction City?

The distance from Albuquerque to Junction City is 605.7 miles (974.7 km) as the crow flies. Junction City is located ENE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 673.4 miles, taking about 12h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Junction City in Kansas.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and Junction 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 Junction City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 33min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 4min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~16h 19min $81–$236* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Junction City

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Junction City
39.03°N, 96.83°W
America/Chicago
337m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM