How far is Carlsbad, NM from Rio Rancho, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Carlsbad and Rio Rancho is 239.38 miles (385.24 km).
Flight distance from Carlsbad, NM to Rio Rancho, NM is 239.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Carlsbad to Rio Rancho with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Carlsbad, New Mexico to Rio Rancho, New Mexico is: 294.72 miles (474.3 km) by car.
Driving from Carlsbad to Rio Rancho will take approximately 04 hours 37 minutes.
#1 Carlsbad
Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
| Population | 29664 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°25'14"N 104°13'44"W |
| Latitude | 32.4206700 |
| Longitude | -104.2288400 |
| Altitude | 945 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rio Rancho
The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It is located on the west bank of the Rio Grande in central New Mexico. Rio Rancho is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Rio Rancho Public Library and the Rio Rancho Museum.
| Population | 99885 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°14'0"N 106°39'52"W |
| Latitude | 35.2333800 |
| Longitude | -106.6644700 |
| Altitude | 1610 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Rio Rancho: 35th Circle Southeast (-106.66465,35.233524)
Estimated Travel Time Between Carlsbad and Rio Rancho
The distance between Carlsbad and Rio Rancho is 474 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 16 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Carlsbad and Rio Rancho. The current time is 03:37:56.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 49 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 22 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 54 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 55 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 40 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.37 liters (10.4 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Carlsbad and Rio Rancho.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Carlsbad to Rio Rancho is $36.1 (diesel $47.48).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $36.1 | $39.89 | $42.85 | $47.48 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New Mexico ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.471 (Diesel $4.566) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Carlsbad and Rio Rancho (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
