US Highway 550: This north-and-south, four-lane highway runs stretches from Bernalillo (just north of Albuquerque) to Aztec to the Colorado state line. Driving time from Albuquerque's international airport to Aztec is approximately three hours.
NM 516: This east-and-west, four-lane highway stretches from Farmington to Aztec. Driving time from Farmington is approximately 15 minutes.
NM 173: Otherwise known as Navajo Dam Road, this east-and-west, two-lane road stretches from Navajo Lake State Park to Aztec. Driving time from Navajo Lake to Aztec is approximately 30 minutes.
NM 574: This north-and-south, two-lane road stretches from La Plata to Aztec, and is a scenic route to the southwest corner of Colorado. Driving time from La Plata to Aztec is approximately 30 minutes.
