Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
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Los Lunas, NM
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The drive from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM to Los Lunas, NM covers 30.2 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bledsoe Road Northwest, 4th Street Northwest, Osuna Road Northwest for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 30.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 35m drive with frequent turns across 30.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM to Los Lunas, NM is easy. At 35m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM to Los Lunas, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bledsoe Road Northwest | — | — |
| 4th Street Northwest | — | — |
| Osuna Road Northwest | — | — |
| 2nd Street Northwest | — | — |
| Griegos Road Northwest | — | — |
| Comanche Road Northeast | — | — |
| Pan American Freeway Northeast | — | — |
| I 25 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM and Los Lunas, NM.
Start on Guadalupe Trail Northwest
Turn right onto Bledsoe Road Northwest
Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
Turn left onto Osuna Road Northwest
Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northwest
Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
Turn left onto Griegos Road Northwest
Continue on Comanche Road Northeast
Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 South: Las Cruces
Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward HR 66: University of New Mexico Valencia Campus
Turn left onto Main Street Southwest
Continue on Main Street Northwest
Continue on Main Street Southwest
Continue on Main Street Northeast
Turn right onto Luna Avenue Southeast
Turn slight left
Arrive at your destination
Regular Gas
$4.56 one way
$9.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.01 | $10.01 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.42 | $10.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque on Friday
Local time
12:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Los Lunas on Friday
Local time
12:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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