How far is McIntosh, NM from Rio Rancho, NM?
The driving distance from McIntosh, NM to Rio Rancho, NM is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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.
City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McIntosh and Rio Rancho.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McIntosh and Rio Rancho.
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Start on Salt Mission Trail
663 ft · 31 sec · Salt Mission Trail
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Turn right
102 m · 17 sec
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Turn right
10.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the ramp left
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
34.1 mi · 37 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 McIntosh and Rio Rancho.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Salt Mission Trail
Merge slight left
34.1 mi · 00h 37m
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 McIntosh and Mostly Clear near Rio Rancho.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McIntosh to Rio Rancho?
The road trip is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Cedar Crest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from McIntosh and 32.5 miles from Rio Rancho.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 4:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.61 one way or $19.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McIntosh and Mostly Clear near Rio Rancho.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Crest
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 Cedar Crest.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McIntosh and Rio Rancho. Straight-line distance: 43.01 mi (69.22 km).
#1 McIntosh
Situated in central New Mexico's Torrance County, this rural community lies at an elevation of 6,142 feet within the Estancia Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.8647800, -106.0516900 |
| Altitude | 1872 |
| 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: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $4.41 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $11.25 | $22.50 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
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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