Trip from Farmington, NM to Boles Acres, NM

Drive Time

7h 38m

Distance

397.6 mi

640 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
7h 28m ★
6 AM
7h 38m
8 AM
7h 58m
10 AM
7h 45m
12 PM
7h 43m
3 PM
7h 46m
5 PM
7h 57m
8 PM
7h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Farmington, NM, NM

Farmington, NM

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Downtown Boles Acres, NM, NM

Boles Acres, NM

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Trip Overview

The drive from Farmington, NM to Boles Acres, NM covers 397.6 miles and takes about 7h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Broadway Street, East Broadway Avenue, Bloomfield Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

198.8 miles from Farmington, NM

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 7h 38m drive with frequent turns across 397.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Broadway Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 38m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Farmington, NM to Boles Acres, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Broadway Street Unavailable Refreshing
East Broadway Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Bloomfield Highway Unavailable Refreshing
South Bloomfield Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
I 25 South Unavailable Refreshing
San Antonio Unavailable Refreshing
2nd Street Unavailable Refreshing
E Avenue Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West Broadway Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, NM and Boles Acres, NM.

1

Start on West Broadway Street

430 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway Street
2

Continue on West Broadway Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Broadway Street
3

Continue on East Broadway Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue
4

Turn left onto Bloomfield Highway

11 mi · 15 min · Bloomfield Highway
5

Take the exit straight

482 ft · 13 sec
6

Merge slight left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard

150 mi · 2 hr 48 min · South Bloomfield Boulevard
7

Continue straight

0.1 mi · 13 sec
8

Continue straight

0.9 mi · 1 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South

0.4 mi · 47 sec · I 25 South
10

Merge slight left

102 mi · 1 hr 44 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward San Antonio

0.6 mi · 57 sec · San Antonio
12

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 29 sec
13

Continue on 2nd Street

65 mi · 1 hr 17 min · 2nd Street
14

Turn right onto E Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · E Avenue
15

Turn straight onto Central Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Central Avenue
16

Continue on Central Avenue

44 mi · 51 min · Central Avenue
17

Take the ramp straight toward Saint Francis Drive

9.8 mi · 12 min · Saint Francis Drive
18

Take the exit slight right

4.9 mi · 7 min
19

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 1 min
20

Turn left onto US Highway 54 South

4.4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 54 South
21

Turn right onto Boles Road

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Boles Road
22

At the end of the road, turn left onto Boles Avenue

217 ft · 6 sec · Boles Avenue
23

Continue on 1st Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · 1st Street
24

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 198.8 miles from Farmington, NM, or about 3h 49m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 87 miles or 1h 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 198.8 miles or 3h 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boles Acres, NM than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Farmington, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Farmington, NM

This is one driving day of about 397.6 miles and 7h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Farmington, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 198.8 mi from Farmington, NM · 3h 49m into the drive

Downtown Rio Rancho, NM, NM

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rio Rancho, NM

199 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Bloomfield, NM

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rio Rancho, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 198.8 miles from Farmington, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Boles Acres, NM

The final approach into Boles Acres, NM usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Boles Acres, NM.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.78 one way

$121.57 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 139 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $66.67 $133.34
premium $4.61 $72.16 $144.33
diesel $5.64 $88.33 $176.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$61

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 139.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 119.3 1 $41.75 $19.08
Efficient EV 99.4 1 $34.79 $15.90
EV Truck/SUV 159 1 $55.66 $25.45

Gas CO2

139 kg

EV CO2

47 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Farmington, NM

Evening in Farmington on Sunday

Local time

7:17 PM

MDT

Current temp

36°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boles Acres, NM

Evening in Boles Acres on Sunday

Local time

7:17 PM

MDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

8 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 38m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Farmington, NM to Boles Acres, NM covers 397.6 miles and takes about 7h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Broadway Street, East Broadway Avenue, Bloomfield Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 198.8 miles from Farmington, NM. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 38m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Farmington, NM to Boles Acres, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Farmington, NM to Boles Acres, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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