Origin
Los Chavez, NM
Afternoon in Los Chavez on Sunday
Local time
3:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Los Chavez, NM to Albuquerque, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
29.5 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Chavez, NM
Tomás Asurmendi
Albuquerque, NM
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 29.5-mile drive from Los Chavez to Albuquerque, New Mexico, is easily manageable in about 38 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. With a highway share of 89%, you'll spend most of your time on major roadways, experiencing a classic Desert Southwest landscape. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, which is quite budget-friendly for such a short journey. This route is ideal if you're looking for a quick and efficient transfer between these two New Mexico locations without needing an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 25 | 20.6 mi | 21m |
| NM 314 | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Main Street Northwest | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Lead Avenue Southeast | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street Southwest | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| NM-314 N | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street Southwest | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue Northwest | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 25
— 20.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Los Chavez, NM and Albuquerque, NM.
1
Start on Square Deal Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Square Deal Road
2
Turn left onto NM 314
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
NM 314
3
Continue on NM 314
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
NM-314 N
4
Turn left onto NM 6
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street Southwest
5
Continue on NM 6
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street Northwest
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
7
Merge onto I 25
21 mi
·
21 min
·
I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 224
Toward Coal Avenue, Lead Avenue, Central Avenue, Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on Oak Street Southeast
523 ft
·
19 sec
·
Oak Street Southeast
10
Turn left onto Lead Avenue Southeast
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lead Avenue Southeast
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
2nd Street Southwest
12
Turn left onto Central Avenue Northwest
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Central Avenue Northwest
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Central Avenue Northwest
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 29.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 25
Merge onto I 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Coal Avenue, Lead Avenue, Central Avenue, Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 224
Toward Coal Avenue, Lead Avenue, Central Avenue...
6
28.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Lead Avenue Southeast
Turn left onto Lead Avenue Southeast
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
29.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
2nd Street Southwest
Turn right onto 2nd Street Southwest
Navigation decision point
7
29.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Central Avenue Northwest
Turn left onto Central Avenue Northwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.91 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.29 | $10.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.10 | $1.42 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Albuquerque, NM
Afternoon in Albuquerque on Sunday
Local time
3:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
35 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for this drive, with 89% of the route utilizing major roads like I-25 and NM-314. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch at 20.6 miles on I-25, offering a consistent pace. The journey transitions smoothly from smaller local roads like Main Street Northwest into these faster thoroughfares. This means you'll primarily be navigating well-maintained highways, with minimal time spent on slower, more winding local routes.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.6 mi on I 25.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 25 and NM 314. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in near I 25.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.5 miles (Lead Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,101 ft
4,824 ft
Total Climb
470 ft
Total Descent
339 ft
Highest Point
5,101 ft
~14.8 mi in
Elevation Range
277 ft
Notable High Points
5,101 ft at ~14.8 miles
+88 ft prominence
5,072 ft at ~21.1 miles
+39 ft prominence
5,079 ft at ~25.3 miles
+46 ft prominence
About the Cities
Arriving in Albuquerque, NM
Full guide →For the town in Spain, see Alburquerque Albuquerque, also known as ABQ, is a vibrant, sprawling city near the center of New Mexico. Cradled in the Rio Grande Valley beneath the Sandia Mountains, it is by far the largest city in the state, acting as the media, educational, and economic center of New Mexico, as well as the home of the state's only major airport, making it a common entry point into New Mexico. Despite this, Albuquerque is often overshadowed as a tourist destination by Santa Fe, 60 miles (97 km) to the north. But any visit to New Mexico would be incomplete without taking in what Albuquerque has to offer, as New Mexico's only major city has pleasant scenery, colorful history, and a wealth of great attractions in its own right.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 29.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.6 miles on I 25. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NM can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.5 miles (Lead Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Petroglyph National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Albuquerque, NM before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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