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.

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#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
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#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

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 06:18:33.

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 October 15, 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.

Distance to Other Cities

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