How far is Rio Rancho, NM from Lordsburg, NM?
The driving distance from Rio Rancho, NM to Lordsburg, NM is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Rancho and Lordsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Rancho and Lordsburg.
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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 right to continue on New Mexico State Road 528
1.3 mi · 2 min · New Mexico State Road 528
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Continue on Alameda Boulevard Northwest
4.1 mi · 8 min · Alameda Boulevard Northwest
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Turn right onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
147 m · 9 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 South: Las Cruces
698 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
190.8 mi · 3 hr 13 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on West Canal Road
1517 ft · 27 sec · West Canal Road
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Turn right onto West Hall Street
2109 ft · 36 sec · West Hall Street
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Turn straight onto New Mexico State Road 26
12.3 mi · 18 min · New Mexico State Road 26
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Continue on Hatch Highway
17.1 mi · 25 min · Hatch Highway
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Continue on New Mexico State Road 26
10 mi · 15 min · New Mexico State Road 26
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Continue on Hatch Highway
6.7 mi · 11 min · Hatch Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Gold Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Gold Avenue
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Turn right onto Route 10 Frontage Road
157 m · 9 sec · Route 10 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
59.3 mi · 1 hr · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 494
926 ft · 22 sec
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Turn slight right
44 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
2823 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Take the exit left
18 m · 2 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 Lordsburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pan American Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
191 mi · 03h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Rio Rancho and Sunny near Lordsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rio Rancho to Lordsburg?
The road trip is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?
Elephant Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.9 miles from Rio Rancho and 153.7 miles from Lordsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.4 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 5:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.09 one way or $82.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rio Rancho and Sunny near Lordsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Elephant Butte
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 Elephant Butte.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
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Deming station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio Rancho and Lordsburg. Straight-line distance: 231.19 mi (372.07 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 Lordsburg
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 2,341 |
| Coordinates | 32.3503600, -108.7086600 |
| Altitude | 1295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lordsburg (-108.70866, 32.35036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $41.09 | $82.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $46.21 | $92.42 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $50.18 | $100.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $58.75 | $117.51 |
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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