How far is Alamo, NM from Rio Rancho, NM?
The driving distance from Alamo, NM to Rio Rancho, NM is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alamo and Rio Rancho.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alamo and Rio Rancho.
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Start on the route
1740 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1686 ft · 1 min
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Turn sharp left onto Indian Service Route 54
6.8 mi · 11 min · Indian Service Route 54
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Continue on County Road
24.6 mi · 41 min · County Road
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Continue on Indian Service Route 54
13.5 mi · 33 min · Indian Service Route 54
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Turn right onto Fama Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Fama Road
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Turn left onto Highland Boulevard
1717 ft · 1 min · Highland Boulevard
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Turn right onto Old Highway 66
2855 ft · 1 min · Old Highway 66
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 6
1.8 mi · 2 min · State Road 6
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Take the ramp right
1667 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
27.6 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Coors Boulevard
578 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NM 45
2455 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Coors Boulevard
977 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Coors Boulevard Northwest
5.3 mi · 9 min · Coors Boulevard Northwest
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Continue on Coors Boulevard Northwest
2.7 mi · 5 min · Coors Boulevard Northwest
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Continue on Pat D'Arco Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pat D'Arco Highway
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Turn left onto Sara Road Southeast
2089 ft · 1 min · Sara Road Southeast
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Turn left onto 35th Circle Southeast
44 m · 6 sec · 35th Circle Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 35th Circle Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alamo and Rio Rancho.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
State Road 6
Merge slight left
27.6 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Alamo and Sunny near Rio Rancho.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alamo to Rio Rancho?
The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Los Lunas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Alamo and 107.9 miles from Rio Rancho.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.26 one way or $40.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alamo and Sunny near Rio Rancho.
Stop Ideas Near Los Lunas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Los Lunas.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alamo and Rio Rancho. Straight-line distance: 73.86 mi (118.87 km).
#1 Alamo
Alamo is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4208900, -107.5108800 |
| Altitude | 1885 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rio Rancho
The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico.
| Population | 99,885 |
| Coordinates | 35.2333800, -106.6644700 |
| Altitude | 1610 |
| Country | United States |
End: 35th Circle Southeast (-106.66465, 35.233524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.79 | $45.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.74 | $49.49 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.97 | $57.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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