How far is Rio Rancho, NM from Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM?
The driving distance from Rio Rancho, NM to Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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.
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 00h 49m.
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 (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Rancho and Santo Domingo Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Rancho and Santo Domingo Pueblo.
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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
2089 ft · 1 min · Sara Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Pat D'Arco Highway
8.5 mi · 13 min · Pat D'Arco Highway
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Continue on Rio Rancho Boulevard Northeast
107 m · 6 sec · Rio Rancho Boulevard Northeast
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Take the ramp slight right
1353 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
574 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
1938 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 22: Santo Domingo, Pueblo
1465 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left
1704 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight right
837 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
99 m · 14 sec
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Turn slight right onto Indian Service Rt 88
3224 ft · 2 min · Indian Service Rt 88
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Turn straight onto Tesuque Street
941 ft · 41 sec · Tesuque Street
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Continue on Tesuque Street
1433 ft · 1 min · Tesuque Street
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Continue on Pojoaque Street
962 ft · 45 sec · Pojoaque Street
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Turn right onto Second Street
20 m · 3 sec · Second Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Second Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rio Rancho and Santo Domingo Pueblo.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Rio Rancho Boulevard Northeast
Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rio Rancho and Sunny near Santo Domingo Pueblo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rio Rancho to Santo Domingo Pueblo?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
San Felipe Pueblo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Rio Rancho and 17 miles from Santo Domingo Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Rio Rancho and Sunny near Santo Domingo Pueblo.
Stop Ideas Near San Felipe Pueblo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Rio Rancho Water Utilities
Rio Rancho Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to San Felipe Pueblo.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio Rancho and Santo Domingo Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 25.71 mi (41.38 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 Santo Domingo Pueblo
Census designated place
| Population | 2,456 |
| Coordinates | 35.5147600, -106.3658600 |
| Altitude | 1581 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santo Domingo Pueblo (-106.36586, 35.51476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.54 | $9.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
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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