How far is it from Albuquerque, NM, to Rio Rancho, NM, ?

The distance between Albuquerque, NM, and Rio Rancho, NM, is 17 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque, NM, to Rio Rancho, NM, ?

The drive from Albuquerque, NM, to Rio Rancho, NM, takes approximately 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Albuquerque, NM, to Rio Rancho, NM, ?

The fastest route from Albuquerque, NM, to Rio Rancho, NM, covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.

Which direction is Rio Rancho, NM from Albuquerque, NM?

Rio Rancho, NM lies roughly to the north of Albuquerque, NM.

Are there charging stations between Albuquerque, NM and Rio Rancho, NM?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Albuquerque, NM to Rio Rancho, NM, including Flying J 689 (350 kW); Kroger Smiths 443 (Albuquerque, NM) (350 kW); Siesta Hills (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 97.

Albuquerque, NM Rio Rancho, NM

Distance: 17 miDuration: 35 min

Driving from Albuquerque, NM to Rio Rancho, NM takes about 35 min via 2nd Street Northwest. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 13 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 17 mi

Head northwest on Indian School Road for about 32 minutes. From there, take 2nd Street Northwest and NM 528 toward Rio Rancho, which is atop the high desert mesas.

1 Depart right onto Indian School Road Northwest 113 yd
2 Turn left onto 2nd Street Northwest 7 mi
3 Turn left onto Alameda Boulevard Northwest 3 mi
4 Continue straight onto New Mexico State Road 528 Northwest 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Alameda Boulevard Northwest 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto New Mexico State Road 528 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Pat D'Arco Highway 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Westside Boulevard Southeast 3 mi

9 Turn right onto Unser Boulevard Southeast 2 mi
10 Continue straight onto Unser Boulevard Northeast 3 mi
11 Turn left onto Cherry Road Northeast 1 mi
12 Turn right onto Plum Road Northeast 1 mi
13 Turn right onto 17th Avenue Northeast 22 yd
14 Arrive right onto 17th Avenue Northeast

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The return trip from Rio Rancho, NM to Albuquerque, NM covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

97 chargers

Flying J 689CCS · 9911 Avalon Road Nw, Albuquerque, NM, 87105350 kW
Kroger Smiths 443 (Albuquerque, NM)CCS · 320 Yale Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106350 kW
Siesta HillsCCS, Tesla · 5305 S Gibson Blvd, Albuquerque, NM, 87108350 kW
Simon ABQ Uptown (Albuquerque, NM)CCS · 2200 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110350 kW
Walmart 850 (Albuquerque, NM)CCS, CHAdeMO · 2701 Carlisle Blvd, Albuquerque, NM, 87107350 kW

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Popular routes from destination

Head northwest on Indian School Road for about 32 minutes. From there, take 2nd Street Northwest and NM 528 toward Rio Rancho, which is atop the high desert mesas.

Popular destinations close by

Rio Rancho, NM → Corrales, NM10 mi · 20 min Rio Rancho, NM → Santa Ana Pueblo, NM15 mi · 25 min Rio Rancho, NM → Tijeras, NM33 mi · 55 min Rio Rancho, NM → Sausal, NM54 mi · 1 h 15 min Rio Rancho, NM → Bernalillo, NM13 mi · 20 min Rio Rancho, NM → Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM14 mi · 30 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 6, 2026.

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How far is it from Albuquerque, NM, {fromState} to Rio Rancho, NM, {toState}?: The distance between Albuquerque, NM, {fromState} and Rio Rancho, NM, {toState} is 17 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Albuquerque, NM, {fromState} to Rio Rancho, NM, {toState}?: The drive from Albuquerque, NM, {fromState} to Rio Rancho, NM, {toState} takes approximately 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Albuquerque, NM, {fromState} to Rio Rancho, NM, {toState}?: The fastest route from Albuquerque, NM, {fromState} to Rio Rancho, NM, {toState} covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 35 min.
Which direction is Rio Rancho, NM from Albuquerque, NM?: Rio Rancho, NM lies roughly to the north of Albuquerque, NM.
Are there charging stations between Albuquerque, NM and Rio Rancho, NM?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Albuquerque, NM to Rio Rancho, NM, including Flying J 689 (350 kW); Kroger Smiths 443 (Albuquerque, NM) (350 kW); Siesta Hills (350 kW). Charging points on this route: 97.

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