Albuquerque to Willmar: Road Trip Guide & Distance

924 miles 1487 km · straight line
1160.5 miles actual route 1867.6 km · driving distance
22h 6min estimated drive time
$112 - $137 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
38° NE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from Willmar?

The distance from Albuquerque to Willmar is 924 miles (1487 km) as the crow flies. Willmar is located NE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1160.5 miles, taking about 22h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Willmar in Minnesota.

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 Willmar. 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 Willmar

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 6min $112 - $137 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 31min $93–$174* Budget
Train ~28h 44min $139–$406* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & Willmar

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m elevation
Willmar
45.12°N, 95.04°W
America/Chicago
348m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 308 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM