How far is Portales, NM from Rio Rancho, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Portales and Rio Rancho is 202.49 miles (325.88 km).
Flight distance from Portales, NM to Rio Rancho, NM is 202.49 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Portales to Rio Rancho with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Portales, New Mexico to Rio Rancho, New Mexico is: 243.41 miles (391.73 km) by car.
Driving from Portales to Rio Rancho will take approximately 03 hours 59 minutes.
#1 Portales
City in and the county seat of Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 11487 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 34°11'10"N 103°20'4"W |
| Latitude | 34.1861900 |
| Longitude | -103.3344000 |
| Altitude | 1221 |
| 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 Portales and Rio Rancho
The distance between Portales and Rio Rancho is 392 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 21 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 Portales and Rio Rancho. The current time is 02:58:55.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 06 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 52 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 03 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 28 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 14 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 02 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.51 liters (8.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Portales and Rio Rancho.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Portales to Rio Rancho is $29.81 (diesel $39.22).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $29.81 | $32.95 | $35.39 | $39.22 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Portales 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.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Chaparral, NM to Portales 278.37 miles (448 km)
Driving distance from Dora, NM to Portales 17.29 miles (28 km)
Driving distance from Elida, NM to Portales 25.17 miles (41 km)
