How far is Elephant Butte, NM from Rio Rancho, NM?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Elephant Butte and Rio Rancho is 147.08 miles (236.69 km).

Flight distance from Elephant Butte, NM to Rio Rancho, NM is 147.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Elephant Butte to Rio Rancho with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Elephant Butte, New Mexico to Rio Rancho, New Mexico is: 166.88 miles (268.57 km) by car.

Driving from Elephant Butte to Rio Rancho will take approximately 02 hours 35 minutes.

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#1 Elephant Butte

City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States

Population 1320
GPS Coordinates 33°8'55"N 107°11'5"W
Latitude 33.1486800
Longitude -107.1847500
Altitude 1361
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Elephant Butte and Rio Rancho

The distance between Elephant Butte and Rio Rancho is 269 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 59 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 Elephant Butte and Rio Rancho. The current time is 00:30:38.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 46 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 23 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 04 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.29 liters (5.89 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elephant Butte and Rio Rancho.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elephant Butte to Rio Rancho is $20.44 (diesel $26.89).

New Mexico gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.47 $3.84 $4.12 $4.57
Total $20.44 $22.59 $24.26 $26.89

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 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elephant Butte 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.

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