How far is Rio Rancho, NM from Alamo, NM?
The driving distance from Rio Rancho, NM to Alamo, NM is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
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.
Village in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Rancho and Alamo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Rancho and Alamo.
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Start on 35th Circle Southeast
44 m · 8 sec · 35th Circle Southeast
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Turn right onto Sara Road Southeast
2008 ft · 1 min · Sara Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Pat D'Arco Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pat D'Arco Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Coors Boulevard Bypass Northwest
8.2 mi · 14 min · Coors Boulevard Bypass Northwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 40: Santa Rosa, Gallup
917 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Gallup
2096 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
27.7 mi · 28 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 6: Los Lunas
1448 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 6
1.9 mi · 2 min · State Road 6
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Turn right onto Old Highway 66
2855 ft · 1 min · Old Highway 66
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Turn left onto Highland Boulevard
1717 ft · 1 min · Highland Boulevard
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Turn right onto Fama Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Fama Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Indian Service Route 54
20.6 mi · 44 min · Indian Service Route 54
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Continue on County Road
18.6 mi · 31 min · County Road
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Continue on Indian Service Route 54
5.7 mi · 10 min · Indian Service Route 54
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Turn sharp right
1686 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1740 ft · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rio Rancho and Alamo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Coronado Freeway
Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
27.7 mi · 00h 28m
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 Rio Rancho and Sunny near Alamo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rio Rancho to Alamo?
The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Los Lunas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Rio Rancho and 43.8 miles from Alamo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 1:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.70 one way or $23.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rio Rancho and Sunny near Alamo.
Stop Ideas Near Los Lunas
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 Los Lunas.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio Rancho and Alamo. Straight-line distance: 73.86 mi (118.87 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Alamo
Alamo is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.4208900, -107.5108800 |
| Altitude | 1885 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alamo (-107.51088, 34.42089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.73 | $33.46 |
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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