How far is Rio Rancho, NM from Navajo, NM?
The driving distance from Rio Rancho, NM to Navajo, NM is about 187 miles (301 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Cibola County, New Mexico
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Rancho and Navajo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Rancho and Navajo.
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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
133.7 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Muñoz Boulevard
1516 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
16.2 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 264
1 km · 1 min · Arizona State Highway 264
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Turn right onto Navajo Route 12
5 mi · 8 min · Navajo Route 12
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Turn slight right
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Navajo Route 12
11.5 mi · 20 min · Navajo Route 12
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Continue on Cleveland Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Boulevard
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Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · Poplar Avenue
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Turn left
1178 ft · 52 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 Navajo.
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
134 mi · 02h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rio Rancho and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Navajo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rio Rancho to Navajo?
The road trip is about 187 miles (301 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Milan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.5 miles from Rio Rancho and 93.6 miles from Navajo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 9:42 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.99 one way or $49.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rio Rancho and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Navajo.
Stop Ideas Near Milan
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 Milan.
Gallup station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio Rancho and Navajo. Straight-line distance: 140.91 mi (226.77 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 Navajo
Athabaskan language of Na-Dené stock spoken in the southwestern United States
| Population | 1,645 |
| Coordinates | 35.9000100, -109.0339800 |
| Altitude | 2168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Navajo (-109.03398, 35.90001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $24.99 | $49.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.53 | $61.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.74 | $71.48 |
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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