Max elevation: 7645 ft / 2330 m Min elevation: 1083 ft / 330 m Elevation change: 6563 ft / 2000 m
Max grade: 9.7% Min grade: -7.4% Steepness score: 98 + 967 + 6287 + 13 = 7366
Distance: 418.82 mi / 674.02 km Travel Time: 6 hours 36 mins
Difficulty
% Grade
Easiest
<5%
Easy
5-10%
Moderate
10-15%
Difficult
15-20%
Very Difficult
>20%
It looks like one possible route that might be flatter would be to go through San Angelo (Texas), but make sure you double check everything if you're planning a road trip.
Elevation data comes from different sources and may not reflect true
driving conditions, so talk to other RVers if you're concerned about
steep grades.
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Note that this route shows high grade, which may be due to a bridge or unusual land feature. Land elevation may be different than road elevation, so always check any spikes in elevation or grade. If you're planning to drive in the winter and you want to avoid snow, check the road conditions from Albuquerque to Phoenix. You can also view a 3-D map of Albuquerque elevation or Phoenix elevation.
These are some of the possible roads along this route. Use the GPS in your car to verify all driving directions. If you're looking for campgrounds along the way, search for RV parks between Albuquerque and Phoenix.