How far is Rio Rancho, NM from Laguna, NM?
The driving distance from Rio Rancho, NM to Laguna, NM is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Rancho and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Rancho and Laguna.
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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
40 mi · 41 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 124: Laguna
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
613 ft · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
55 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2322 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Rio San Jose Road
705 ft · 19 sec · Rio San Jose Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rio San Jose Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rio Rancho and Laguna.
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
40 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Rio Rancho and Sunny near Laguna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rio Rancho to Laguna?
The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
South Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Rio Rancho and 25.9 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 4:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.07 one way or $16.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Rio Rancho and Sunny near Laguna.
Stop Ideas Near South Valley
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 South Valley.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio Rancho and Laguna. Straight-line distance: 42.81 mi (68.89 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 Laguna
Situated in Cibola County at an elevation of approximately 5,807 feet, this New Mexico community lies within the high desert region west of Albuquerque.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.0367100, -107.3828200 |
| Altitude | 1770 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laguna (-107.38282, 35.03671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.41 | $8.07 | $16.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $8.85 | $17.69 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $9.44 | $18.89 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $11.06 | $22.13 |
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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