Albuquerque to Muscatine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

951.4 miles 1531.1 km · straight line
1137 miles actual route 1829.9 km · driving distance
20h 53min estimated drive time
$109 - $135 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
58° ENE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Muscatine?

The distance from Albuquerque to Muscatine is 951.4 miles (1531.1 km) as the crow flies. Muscatine is located ENE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1137 miles, taking about 20h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Muscatine in Iowa.

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 Muscatine. 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 Muscatine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 53min $109 - $135 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 4min $91–$171* Budget
Train ~27h 9min $136–$398* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Muscatine

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Muscatine
41.42°N, 91.04°W
America/Chicago
177m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 317 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 79 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM