How far is Elephant Butte, NM from Rio Rancho, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Elephant Butte and Rio Rancho is 147.08 miles (236.69 km).
Flight distance from Elephant Butte, NM to Rio Rancho, NM is 147.08 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Elephant Butte to Rio Rancho with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Elephant Butte, New Mexico to Rio Rancho, New Mexico is: 166.88 miles (268.57 km) by car.
Driving from Elephant Butte to Rio Rancho will take approximately 02 hours 35 minutes.
#1 Elephant Butte
City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1320 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°8'55"N 107°11'5"W |
| Latitude | 33.1486800 |
| Longitude | -107.1847500 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Rio Rancho: 35th Circle Southeast (-106.66465,35.233524)
Estimated Travel Time Between Elephant Butte and Rio Rancho
The distance between Elephant Butte and Rio Rancho is 269 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 59 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 Elephant Butte and Rio Rancho. The current time is 00:31:47.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 33 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 46 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 04 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.29 liters (5.89 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Elephant Butte and Rio Rancho.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Elephant Butte to Rio Rancho is $20.44 (diesel $26.89).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $20.44 | $22.59 | $24.26 | $26.89 |
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 December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Elephant Butte 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.
