Albuquerque to Temple: Road Trip Guide & Distance

604.7 miles 973.2 km · straight line
673.5 miles actual route 1083.9 km · driving distance
12h 21min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
114° ESE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Temple?

The distance from Albuquerque to Temple is 604.7 miles (973.2 km) as the crow flies. Temple is located ESE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 673.5 miles, taking about 12h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Temple in Texas.

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 Temple. 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 Temple

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 21min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 49min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~16h 3min $81–$236* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Temple

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Temple
31.10°N, 97.34°W
America/Chicago
219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM