How far is Jal, NM from Rio Rancho, NM?
The driving distance from Jal, NM to Rio Rancho, NM is about 368.2 miles (592.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 293.7 miles (472.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jal and Rio Rancho.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jal and Rio Rancho.
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Start on South 3rd Street
2488 ft · 57 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Kansas Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Kansas Avenue
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Continue on NM HWY 128
51.8 mi · 1 hr 14 min · NM HWY 128
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Potash Mines Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · Potash Mines Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Potash Mines Road
2892 ft · 51 sec · Potash Mines Road
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Turn right onto Pecos Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Pecos Highway
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Continue on South Canal Street
1.1 km · 46 sec · South Canal Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Canal Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · South Canal Street
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Continue on West Pierce Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · West Pierce Street
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Continue on Artesia Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Artesia Highway
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Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · Seven Rivers Highway
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Continue on South 1st Street
3164 ft · 41 sec · South 1st Street
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Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
1286 ft · 17 sec · Seven Rivers Highway
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Continue on South 1st Street
5.2 mi · 6 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Roswell Highway
7.2 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway
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Continue on Southeast Main Street
30 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
113.3 mi · 2 hr 13 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Shenrick Street
27.5 mi · 32 min · Shenrick Street
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Turn left
1155 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard
1512 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.3 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
108 m · 7 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 25 North: Santa Fe
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
1 km · 44 sec · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 423: Paseo del Norte
1097 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NM 423 West: Paseo del Norte
3093 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast
4.3 mi · 5 min · Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 45: Coors Road
857 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NM 45 North
928 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto Coors Boulevard Northwest
2.4 mi · 4 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 Jal and Rio Rancho.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Main Street
Continue on South Main Street
113 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Jal and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rio Rancho.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jal to Rio Rancho?
The road trip is about 368.2 miles (592.5 km) and usually takes 06h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.4 miles from Jal and 189.8 miles from Rio Rancho.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 293.7 miles (472.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.5 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.19 one way or $98.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Jal and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rio Rancho.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jal and Rio Rancho. Straight-line distance: 293.74 mi (472.73 km).
#1 Jal
Human settlement in Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 2,118 |
| Coordinates | 32.1131800, -103.1935100 |
| Altitude | 936 |
| 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: 593 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 35m |
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 | $49.19 | $98.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $55.32 | $110.65 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $60.08 | $120.16 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $70.34 | $140.68 |
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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