Elevation from Albuquerque to Phoenix via San Angelo (Texas)

Max elevation: 7012 ft / 2137 m
Min elevation: 1083 ft / 330 m
Elevation change: 5929 ft / 1807 m

Max grade: 3.2%
Min grade: -2.6%
Steepness score: 66 + 323 + 1700 + 43 = 2132

Distance: 1341.58 mi / 2159.07 km
Travel Time: 19 hours 42 mins

	Difficulty	% Grade
	Easiest	<5%
	Easy	5-10%
	Moderate	10-15%
	Difficult	15-20%
	Very Difficult	>20%

This alternate route appears to be flatter than the direct route from Albuquerque to Phoenix. The "steepness" score is 2132 which is lower than the score of 7366 for the direct route. A lower score means the route is likely to be flatter, but you should also check with other travelers to find out if the roads might be more difficult. If we break down the score into components, the first part is the average elevation score, which is 66 vs 98 for the direct route. The second part is the maximum grade or slope score, which is 323 compared to 967. The third part measures the average grade. This route has a grading score of 1700 vs 6287. Finally, the last part factors in the extra driving distance, which has a score of 43 vs 13. All of these components make up the total score that we use to determine which route has greater steepness and elevation change to give you an idea of waypoints that might lead to the flattest route.

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.

For alternate routes, check the main Albuquerque to Phoenix elevation profile. 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 highways 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.

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US 285	136 mi / 219 km
US 380	137 mi / 220 km
TX 137	37 mi / 60 km
US 180	136 mi / 219 km
US 67	149 mi / 240 km
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