Farmington, NM Road Trips

Sitting in the Desert Southwest, Farmington, NM is a local road trip base with 17 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 84-mile quick runs to 398-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Farmington, NM head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

17

Longest Drive

428.7 mi

Anthony, NM

Quickest Drive

1h 58m

Gallup, NM

Plan Around Farmington, NM

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Farmington, NM is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Anthony, NM to Farmington, NM 428.7 mi · 7h 43m Clayton, NM to Farmington, NM 418.7 mi · 7h 48m Dexter, NM to Farmington, NM 396 mi · 7h 41m Alamogordo, NM to Farmington, NM 390.3 mi · 7h 26m

Continue From Farmington, NM

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Farmington, NM to Boles Acres, NM 397.6 mi · 7h 38m Farmington, NM to Capitan, NM 353.4 mi · 6h 42m Farmington, NM to Albuquerque, NM 183.7 mi · 3h 32m Farmington, NM to Church Rock, NM 130.3 mi · 2h 52m

Trips from Farmington, NM

Farmington, NM to Boles Acres, NM

397.6 mi 7h 38m

Farmington, NM to Capitan, NM

353.4 mi 6h 42m

Farmington, NM to Albuquerque, NM

183.7 mi 3h 32m

Farmington, NM to Church Rock, NM

130.3 mi 2h 52m

Farmington, NM to Dulce, NM

84.9 mi 2h 4m

Farmington, NM to Crownpoint, NM

83.8 mi 2h 5m

Driving from Farmington, NM

On average, trips departing from Farmington, NM run 206 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 9m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 398 miles (7h 38m), while the shortest is just 84 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Farmington, NM are Boles Acres, NM (397.6 mi, 7h 38m), Capitan, NM (353.4 mi, 6h 42m), Albuquerque, NM (183.7 mi, 3h 32m), Church Rock, NM (130.3 mi, 2h 52m), and Dulce, NM (84.9 mi, 2h 4m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NM currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 206-mile trip from Farmington, NM, budget about $31 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Farmington, NM and 11 routes heading into Farmington, NM, covering 17 total connections. Distances range from 84 to 398 miles.

The longest mapped route from Farmington, NM covers 398 miles and takes approximately 7h 38m. Shorter options start at just 84 miles.

The average route from Farmington, NM runs about 206 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 9m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 206-mile trip from Farmington, NM costs roughly $31 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Farmington, NM include Boles Acres, NM, Capitan, NM, Albuquerque, NM and Church Rock, NM. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.