How far is Rio Rancho, NM from Hagerman, NM?

The driving distance from Rio Rancho, NM to Hagerman, NM is about 235.4 miles (378.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.35 mi
04h 48m
Flight
198.17 mi
318.92 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.17 mi
Kilometers
318.92 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.35 mi
Kilometers
378.76 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hagerman
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 PM MDT
Return by in Rio Rancho
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rio Rancho
2026-04-23T09:35
Arrive Hagerman
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:24 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rio Rancho
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Vaughn
NM

Human settlement in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Rio Rancho
117.7 mi
02h 24m
To Hagerman
117.6 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Rancho and Hagerman.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rio Rancho and Hagerman.

  1. 1

    Start on 35th Circle Southeast

    44 m · 8 sec · 35th Circle Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sara Road Southeast

    2008 ft · 1 min · Sara Road Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pat D'Arco Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pat D'Arco Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on New Mexico State Road 528

    1.3 mi · 2 min · New Mexico State Road 528

  5. 5

    Continue on Alameda Boulevard Northwest

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Alameda Boulevard Northwest

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast

    147 m · 9 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 South: Las Cruces

    698 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Pan American Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard

    1244 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northeast

    140 m · 11 sec · Osuna Road Northeast

  11. 11

    Continue on San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

    3.4 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1280 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway

    55.7 mi · 59 min · Coronado Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    143 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto US Highway 285

    27.4 mi · 32 min · US Highway 285

  17. 17

    Continue on Oak Street

    14.5 mi · 18 min · Oak Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 8th Street

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 8th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    6.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Southeast Main Street

    13.8 mi · 18 min · Southeast Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Shawnee Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · East Shawnee Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Cherokee Road

    72 m · 8 sec · Cherokee Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Old Dexter Highway

    529 ft · 11 sec · Old Dexter Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on East Shawnee Road

    2010 ft · 40 sec · East Shawnee Road

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Elford Avenue

    1158 ft · 23 sec · Elford Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on 1st Street

    813 ft · 16 sec · 1st Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Old Dexter Highway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Old Dexter Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Wichita Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Wichita Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Aberdeen Street

    2682 ft · 55 sec · West Aberdeen Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Oxford Avenue

    896 ft · 45 sec · North Oxford Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Perth Street

    54 m · 8 sec · Perth Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Perth Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rio Rancho and Hagerman.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
8th Street
91.9 mi · 39%
Coronado Freeway
55.7 mi · 24%
US Highway 285
27.4 mi · 12%
Oak Street
14.5 mi · 6%
Southeast Main Street
13.8 mi · 6%
North Main Street
6.91 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

8th Street

Continue on 8th Street

91.9 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
198.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vaughn
02h 24m from Rio Rancho
Leave By
7:24 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rio Rancho and Mostly Sunny near Hagerman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rio Rancho to Hagerman?

The road trip is about 235.4 miles (378.8 km) and usually takes 04h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vaughn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.7 miles from Rio Rancho and 117.6 miles from Hagerman.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.47 one way or $62.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rio Rancho and Mostly Sunny near Hagerman.

Stop Ideas Near Vaughn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vaughn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vaughn.

RAIL

Las Vegas station

110 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Lamy station

115 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rio Rancho and Hagerman. Straight-line distance: 198.17 mi (318.92 km).

Rio Rancho

#1 Rio Rancho

The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico.

Population99,885
Coordinates35.2333800, -106.6644700
Altitude1610
CountryUnited States
Hagerman

#2 Hagerman

City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States

Population1,226
Coordinates33.1151100, -104.3269100
Altitude1043
CountryUnited States
Start: Rio Rancho (-106.66447, 35.23338)
End: Hagerman (-104.32691, 33.11511)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.31 gal
31.44 L · about $31.47
Round trip
$62.94
16.62 gal · 62.88 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.7 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.47 $62.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.39 $70.78
Premium $4.63 $38.43 $76.87
Diesel $5.42 $45.00 $90.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rio Rancho and Hagerman. The current time is 09:35:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.