Driving Time from Albuquerque to Thornton
Driving from Albuquerque to Thornton is about 419 mi and takes roughly 7 hr 5 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Albuquerque and Thornton are about 343 mi (552 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 419 mi (674 km), a drive of about 7 hr 5 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 8 min.
| Straight-line distance | 343 mi / 552 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 419 mi / 674 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 7 hr 5 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 8 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $52 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.479, -105.838 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Albuquerque to Thornton is about 343 mi (552 km) in a straight line, and roughly 419 mi (674 km) by road.