How far is Rio Rancho, NM from Crownpoint, NM?
The driving distance from Rio Rancho, NM to Crownpoint, NM is about 136.7 miles (220 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
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 New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Rancho and Crownpoint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Rancho and Crownpoint.
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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
101 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 612, NM 371: Thoreau
2460 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 371
24 mi · 36 min · State Highway 371
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Turn left onto Stacher Street
158 m · 14 sec · Stacher Street
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Continue on Chaco Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Chaco Boulevard
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Turn right
28 m · 4 sec
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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 Crownpoint.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Coronado Freeway
Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
101 mi · 01h 42m
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 Crownpoint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rio Rancho to Crownpoint?
The road trip is about 136.7 miles (220 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Grants is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Rio Rancho and 68.4 miles from Crownpoint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 1:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rio Rancho and Sunny near Crownpoint.
Stop Ideas Near Grants
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 Grants.
Gallup station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio Rancho and Crownpoint. Straight-line distance: 89.14 mi (143.45 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 Crownpoint
Census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico
| Population | 2,278 |
| Coordinates | 35.6780800, -108.1511800 |
| Altitude | 2128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crownpoint (-108.15118, 35.67808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.25 | $36.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.53 | $41.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.29 | $44.59 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.10 | $52.20 |
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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