How far is Tucumcari, NM from Albuquerque, NM?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Tucumcari and Albuquerque is 165.35 miles (266.11 km).

Flight distance from Tucumcari, NM to Albuquerque, NM is 165.35 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Tucumcari to Albuquerque with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Tucumcari, New Mexico to Albuquerque, New Mexico is: 175.54 miles (282.51 km) by car.

Driving from Tucumcari to Albuquerque will take approximately 02 hours 42 minutes.

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#1 Tucumcari

City in New Mexico, United States

Population 4827
GPS Coordinates 35°10'19"N 103°43'37"W
Latitude 35.1719100
Longitude -103.7268600
Altitude 1247
Country United States
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#2 Albuquerque

The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. It is located in the central part of the state. Albuquerque is known for its hot climate, its Hispanic culture, and its many attractions, such as the Sandia Peak Tramway and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History.

Population 562540
GPS Coordinates 35°5'4"N 106°39'4"W
Latitude 35.0844900
Longitude -106.6511400
Altitude 1511
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Tucumcari and Albuquerque

The distance between Tucumcari and Albuquerque is 283 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 08 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Tucumcari and Albuquerque. The current time is 01:17:50.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 23 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 30 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 55 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 30 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 11 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 23.45 liters (6.19 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Tucumcari and Albuquerque.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Tucumcari to Albuquerque is $21.5 (diesel $28.28).

New Mexico gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.47 $3.84 $4.12 $4.57
Total $21.5 $23.76 $25.52 $28.28

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in New Mexico ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.471 (Diesel $4.566) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Tucumcari and Albuquerque (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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