How far is Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM from Rio Rancho, NM?
The driving distance from Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM to Rio Rancho, NM is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santo Domingo Pueblo and Rio Rancho.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santo Domingo Pueblo and Rio Rancho.
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Start on Second Street
13 m · 4 sec · Second Street
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Turn right onto Cochiti Street 2
1040 ft · 46 sec · Cochiti Street 2
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Turn left onto Tesuque Street
40 m · 6 sec · Tesuque Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Tesuque Street
2197 ft · 2 min · Tesuque Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Indian Service Rt 88
1.1 km · 3 min · Indian Service Rt 88
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Turn left
980 ft · 49 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1539 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 165 East, US 550 North: Placitas, Bernalillo
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
73 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2126 ft · 42 sec
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Take the exit slight left
1281 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Pat D'Arco Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Pat D'Arco Highway
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Turn right onto Sara Road Southeast
2008 ft · 1 min · Sara Road Southeast
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Turn left onto 35th Circle Southeast
44 m · 6 sec · 35th Circle Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 35th Circle Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santo Domingo Pueblo and Rio Rancho.
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.
Indian Service Rt 88
Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Santo Domingo Pueblo and Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Rio Rancho.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santo Domingo Pueblo to Rio Rancho?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
San Felipe Pueblo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Santo Domingo Pueblo and 17.1 miles from Rio Rancho.
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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 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 Sunny around Santo Domingo Pueblo and Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Rio Rancho.
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 Santo Domingo Pueblo and Rio Rancho. Straight-line distance: 25.71 mi (41.38 km).
#1 Santo Domingo Pueblo
Census designated place
| Population | 2,456 |
| Coordinates | 35.5147600, -106.3658600 |
| Altitude | 1581 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: 35th Circle Southeast (-106.66465, 35.233524)
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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