Albuquerque to Moline: Road Trip Guide & Distance

978.8 miles 1575.3 km · straight line
1155.4 miles actual route 1859.4 km · driving distance
21h 8min estimated drive time
$111 - $137 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
58° ENE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Moline?

The distance from Albuquerque to Moline is 978.8 miles (1575.3 km) as the crow flies. Moline is located ENE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1155.4 miles, taking about 21h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Moline in Illinois.

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 Moline. 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 Moline

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 8min $111 - $137 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 22min $92–$173* Budget
Train ~27h 28min $139–$404* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Moline

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Moline
41.51°N, 90.52°W
America/Chicago
176m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 326 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM