How far is Santa Fe, NM from Rio Rancho, NM?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Santa Fe and Rio Rancho is 51.52 miles (82.92 km).

Flight distance from Santa Fe, NM to Rio Rancho, NM is 51.52 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Santa Fe, New Mexico to Rio Rancho, New Mexico is: 57.06 miles (91.83 km) by car.

Driving from Santa Fe to Rio Rancho will take approximately 01 hours 02 minutes.

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#1 Santa Fe

The capital of New Mexico. It is located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in northern New Mexico. Santa Fe is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Palace of the Governors and the Santa Fe Opera.

Population 84996
GPS Coordinates 35°41'13"N 105°56'16"W
Latitude 35.6869800
Longitude -105.9378000
Altitude 2132
Country United States
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#2 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

Estimated Travel Time Between Santa Fe and Rio Rancho

The distance between Santa Fe and Rio Rancho is 92 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 01 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 Santa Fe and Rio Rancho. The current time is 09:13:47.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 54 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 01 hours 08 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 57 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 48 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 45 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 7.62 liters (2.01 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Santa Fe and Rio Rancho.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Santa Fe to Rio Rancho is $6.99 (diesel $9.19).

New Mexico gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.47 $3.84 $4.12 $4.57
Total $6.99 $7.72 $8.3 $9.19

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 Santa Fe and Rio Rancho (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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