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Distance from Carnuel to Rio Rancho

Driving Distance
24.8 mi 39.9 km
Flying Distance
16.5 mi 26.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Carnuel, New Mexico to Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 24.8 mi (39.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 16.5 mi (26.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 27 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 39 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Carnuel
Place Carnuel
State/Province New Mexico
Country US
Latitude 35.063909
Longitude -106.4574
GPS 35.063909° N, 106.4574° W
Local Time 5:11 PM
Timezone America/Denver

Destination:

Rio Rancho
Place Rio Rancho
State/Province New Mexico
Country US
Latitude 35.232754
Longitude -106.663044
GPS 35.232754° N, 106.663044° W
Local Time 5:11 PM
Timezone America/Denver

Journey Summary

Traveling from Carnuel, New Mexico to Rio Rancho, New Mexico covers 24.8 mi (39.9 km) in a northwest direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 27 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (22.1-24.8 miles / 36-40 km). The primary route shown here saves 4 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 39 mph (63 km/h).

Available Routes

I-40 W
24.8 mi 27 minutes
Shortest Fastest
NM-423 W/Paseo Del Norte Blvd NE
22.9 mi 37 minutes
I-40 W and NM-528 N
22.1 mi 33 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.