Albuquerque to McAlester: Road Trip Guide & Distance

615.5 miles 990.6 km · straight line
673.3 miles actual route 1083.6 km · driving distance
11h 34min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from McAlester?

The distance from Albuquerque to McAlester is 615.5 miles (990.6 km) as the crow flies. McAlester is located E of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 673.3 miles, taking about 11h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and McAlester in Oklahoma.

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 McAlester. 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 McAlester

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 34min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 53min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~15h 2min $81–$236* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & McAlester

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
McAlester
34.93°N, 95.77°W
America/Chicago
224m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 205 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM