Albuquerque to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Albuquerque from Salt Lake City?
The distance from Albuquerque to Salt Lake City is 485 miles (780.5 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located NW of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 600.2 miles, taking about 11h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Salt Lake City in Utah.
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 Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 162 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
- You could travel this distance about 51.3 times to circle the Earth's equator