How far is Lovington, NM from Rio Rancho, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Lovington and Rio Rancho is 247 miles (397.5 km).
Flight distance from Lovington, NM to Rio Rancho, NM is 247 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Lovington to Rio Rancho with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Lovington, New Mexico to Rio Rancho, New Mexico is: 308.19 miles (495.99 km) by car.
Driving from Lovington to Rio Rancho will take approximately 04 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Lovington
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 11474 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°56'38"N 103°20'55"W |
| Latitude | 32.9440100 |
| Longitude | -103.3485500 |
| Altitude | 1192 |
| 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 Lovington and Rio Rancho
The distance between Lovington and Rio Rancho is 496 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 30 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 Lovington and Rio Rancho. The current time is 22:54:51.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 42 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 09 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 24 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 06 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 50 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.17 liters (10.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lovington and Rio Rancho.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lovington to Rio Rancho is $37.75 (diesel $49.66).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $37.75 | $41.72 | $44.81 | $49.66 |
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 18, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lovington 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.
