How far is Taos, NM from Rio Rancho, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Taos and Rio Rancho is 101.57 miles (163.46 km).
Flight distance from Taos, NM to Rio Rancho, NM is 101.57 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 15 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 13 minutes to travel from Taos to Rio Rancho with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Taos, New Mexico to Rio Rancho, New Mexico is: 125.43 miles (201.85 km) by car.
Driving from Taos to Rio Rancho will take approximately 02 hours 21 minutes.
#1 Taos
Town in Taos County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 5872 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°24'26"N 105°34'23"W |
| Latitude | 36.4072500 |
| Longitude | -105.5730700 |
| Altitude | 2124 |
| 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 Taos and Rio Rancho
The distance between Taos and Rio Rancho is 202 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 14 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 Taos and Rio Rancho. The current time is 02:12:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 05 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 47 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 40 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 16.75 liters (4.43 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Taos and Rio Rancho.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Taos to Rio Rancho is $15.36 (diesel $20.21).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $15.36 | $16.98 | $18.23 | $20.21 |
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 27, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Taos 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.
