How far is Rio Rancho, NM from Las Cruces, NM?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Rio Rancho and Las Cruces is 201.93 miles (324.98 km).

Flight distance from Rio Rancho, NM to Las Cruces, NM is 201.93 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 28 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from Rio Rancho to Las Cruces with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Rio Rancho, New Mexico to Las Cruces, New Mexico is: 238.31 miles (383.52 km) by car.

Driving from Rio Rancho to Las Cruces will take approximately 03 hours 25 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 Las Cruces

The second most populous city in New Mexico. It is located in the Mesilla Valley on the Rio Grande in southern New Mexico. Las Cruces is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum and the Las Cruces Museum of Art.

Population 105096
GPS Coordinates 32°18'44"N 106°46'42"W
Latitude 32.3123200
Longitude -106.7783400
Altitude 1191
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Rio Rancho and Las Cruces

The distance between Rio Rancho and Las Cruces is 384 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 15 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 Las Cruces. The current time is 02:54:10.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 56 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 57 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 45 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 58 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 10 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 58 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 31.83 liters (8.41 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Rio Rancho and Las Cruces.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Rio Rancho to Las Cruces is $29.19 (diesel $38.4).

New Mexico gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.47 $3.84 $4.12 $4.57
Total $29.19 $32.26 $34.65 $38.4

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Rio Rancho and Las Cruces (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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