How far is Rio Rancho, NM from Carlsbad, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Rio Rancho and Carlsbad is 239.38 miles (385.24 km).
Flight distance from Rio Rancho, NM to Carlsbad, NM is 239.38 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Rio Rancho to Carlsbad with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Rio Rancho, New Mexico to Carlsbad, New Mexico is: 295.09 miles (474.9 km) by car.
Driving from Rio Rancho to Carlsbad will take approximately 04 hours 37 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 Carlsbad
Town in Eddy County, New Mexico, USA
| Population | 29664 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°25'14"N 104°13'44"W |
| Latitude | 32.4206700 |
| Longitude | -104.2288400 |
| Altitude | 945 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Carlsbad: US 285 (-104.228955,32.420671)
Estimated Travel Time Between Rio Rancho and Carlsbad
The distance between Rio Rancho and Carlsbad is 475 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 16 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 Rio Rancho and Carlsbad. The current time is 11:37:27.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 49 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 22 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 54 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 55 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 12 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 40 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.42 liters (10.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rio Rancho and Carlsbad.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rio Rancho to Carlsbad is $36.14 (diesel $47.54).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $36.14 | $39.94 | $42.9 | $47.54 |
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 28, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rio Rancho and Carlsbad (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
