From Albuquerque, drive north on I-25 and take the Maxwell Exit (426). Drive north 0.8 miles on State Highway 445. At the intersection of State Highways 445 and 505, drive 2.5 miles west. Turn north on Lake 13 Road at the refuge entrance sign and drive 1.25 miles to the refuge visitor center. The distance is 200 miles and the estimated driving time is 3 hours and 15 minutes. 

Froom Denver drive south on I-25 and take the Maxwell Exit (426). Drive north 0.8 miles on State Highway 445. At the intersection of State Highways 445 and 505, drive 2.5 miles west. Turn north on Lake 13 Road at the refuge entrance sign and drive 1.25 miles to the refuge Visitor Center. The distance is 247 miles and the estimated driving time is 3 hours and 48 minutes. 

Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge is located at Latitude N 36.57143 and Longitude W -104.57945.