How far is Ruidoso Downs, NM from Albuquerque, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ruidoso Downs and Albuquerque is 135.24 miles (217.64 km).
Flight distance from Ruidoso Downs, NM to Albuquerque, NM is 135.24 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Ruidoso Downs to Albuquerque with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico to Albuquerque, New Mexico is: 186.77 miles (300.57 km) by car.
Driving from Ruidoso Downs to Albuquerque will take approximately 03 hours 05 minutes.
#1 Ruidoso Downs
City in Lincoln County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 2631 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 33°19'44"N 105°36'16"W |
| Latitude | 33.3289700 |
| Longitude | -105.6044300 |
| Altitude | 1956 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Albuquerque: Central Avenue Northwest (-106.651139,35.084494)
Estimated Travel Time Between Ruidoso Downs and Albuquerque
The distance between Ruidoso Downs and Albuquerque is 301 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 20 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 Downs and Albuquerque. The current time is 01:26:13.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 40 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 06 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 29 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 19 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.95 liters (6.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ruidoso Downs and Albuquerque.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ruidoso Downs to Albuquerque is $22.88 (diesel $30.09).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $22.88 | $25.28 | $27.15 | $30.09 |
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 Ruidoso Downs and Albuquerque (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
