Albuquerque to La Quinta: Road Trip Guide & Distance

559.3 miles 900.1 km · straight line
694.3 miles actual route 1117.3 km · driving distance
12h 11min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from La Quinta?

The distance from Albuquerque to La Quinta is 559.3 miles (900.1 km) as the crow flies. La Quinta is located W of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 694.3 miles, taking about 12h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and La Quinta 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 La Quinta. 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 La Quinta

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 11min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 37min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~15h 50min $83–$243* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & La Quinta

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
La Quinta
33.66°N, 116.31°W
America/Los_Angeles
41m elevation
Explore more routes from La Quinta

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 186 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM