Albuquerque to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

663.1 miles 1067.1 km · straight line
788 miles actual route 1268.1 km · driving distance
13h 39min estimated drive time
$76 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Los Angeles?

The distance from Albuquerque to Los Angeles is 663.1 miles (1067.1 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located W of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 788 miles, taking about 13h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 39min $76 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 23min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~17h 45min $95–$276* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM