How far is Ruidoso, NM from Albuquerque, NM?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ruidoso and Albuquerque is 133.37 miles (214.65 km).

Flight distance from Ruidoso, NM to Albuquerque, NM is 133.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Ruidoso to Albuquerque with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ruidoso, New Mexico to Albuquerque, New Mexico is: 183.94 miles (296.03 km) by car.

Driving from Ruidoso to Albuquerque will take approximately 02 hours 58 minutes.

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#1 Ruidoso

Village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States

Population 8061
GPS Coordinates 33°19'54"N 105°40'23"W
Latitude 33.3317500
Longitude -105.6730400
Altitude 2051
Country United States
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#2 Albuquerque

The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. It is located in the central part of the state. Albuquerque is known for its hot climate, its Hispanic culture, and its many attractions, such as the Sandia Peak Tramway and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History.

Population 562540
GPS Coordinates 35°5'4"N 106°39'4"W
Latitude 35.0844900
Longitude -106.6511400
Altitude 1511
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Ruidoso and Albuquerque

The distance between Ruidoso and Albuquerque is 296 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 17 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 Ruidoso and Albuquerque. The current time is 05:56:28.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 07 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 35 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 03 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 37 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 27 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 17 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.57 liters (6.49 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ruidoso and Albuquerque.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ruidoso to Albuquerque is $22.53 (diesel $29.64).

New Mexico gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.47 $3.84 $4.12 $4.57
Total $22.53 $24.9 $26.74 $29.64

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 Ruidoso and Albuquerque (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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