Drive or Fly: Los Lunas, NM to Albuquerque, NM?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for ABQ–ABQ. At 23 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
28m
Distance
23.9 mi
Total Cost
$40
CO2
10 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 38m
2m in the air
Air Distance
20 mi
Total Cost
$121
CO2
5 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between ABQ and ABQ. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 28m | 2h 38m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $40 | $121 |
| Carbon footprint | 10 kg CO2 | 5 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 15, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Los Lunas, NM to Albuquerque, NM with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.