Moving from Albuquerque, NM to Austin, TX
Your Complete Guide
800
Miles
14.5 hrs
Drive Time
I-5 South / I-40 East
Primary Highway
Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Albuquerque, NM
Austin, TX
Cost of Living Index
91
112
Median Home Price
$275,000
$450,000
Median 1BR Rent
$950/mo
$1,500/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$130
$160
Grocery Index
96
97
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 800-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Albuquerque, NM and Austin, TX.
El Paso, TX
A border city with deep Mexican-American cultural roots at the western tip of Texas. One of the safest large cities in the US with stunning desert scenery.
Border culture, Franklin Mountains State Park, and authentic Mexican food
Fort Worth, TX
Where the West begins, combining cowboy culture with world-class museums. A growing city with the famous Stockyards National Historic District.
Fort Worth Stockyards, Kimbell Art Museum, and Western heritage
State Transition Guide: New Mexico → Texas
Moving from New Mexico to Texas? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Update within 90 days of establishing residency in Texas
Vehicle Registration
Register vehicle within 30 days in Texas
Vehicle inspection: Required annually
Things to Know About Texas
- No state income tax but property taxes are relatively high
- Annual vehicle safety inspections required
- Texas is the only state that was an independent republic
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 800 miles via I-5 South / I-40 East, taking about 14.5 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 2 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.