Albuquerque to Palm Springs, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

570.1 miles 917.5 km · straight line
709 miles actual route 1141.1 km · driving distance
12h 24min estimated drive time
$68 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
264° W bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Palm Springs, California?

The distance from Albuquerque to Palm Springs, California is 570.1 miles (917.5 km) as the crow flies. Palm Springs, California is located W of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 709 miles, taking about 12h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Palm Springs, California 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 Palm Springs, California. 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 Palm Springs, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 24min $68 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 53min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~16h 7min $85–$248* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Palm Springs, California

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Palm Springs, California
33.83°N, 116.55°W
America/Los_Angeles
146m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM