The drive from Glenwood Springs to Albuquerque is a 400-mile journey through the beautiful landscapes of Colorado and New Mexico. The drive typically takes 6 to 7 hours. This route is ideal for those who enjoy scenic mountain and high desert driving. It is a straightforward drive primarily using the interstate highway system.
Total Distance: 640 km driving distance; 450 km straight-line air distance.
The drive through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains is very scenic.
Spring or autumn to avoid the extreme weather of the high desert.