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2h 4m
Distance
84.9 mi
137 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington, NM
Kelly
Dulce, NM
Diego Girón
The drive from Farmington, NM to Dulce, NM covers 84.9 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Broadway Boulevard, Bloomfield Highway, East Broadway Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.7 miles on East Broadway Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.98 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
42.4 miles from Farmington, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 84.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
2,173 ft
Total Descent
694 ft
Highest Point
7,405 ft
~72.8 mi in
Elevation Range
2,107 ft
Notable High Points
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 70.7 miles on East Broadway Boulevard, so monotony is more of a factor than complexity.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Farmington, NM to Dulce, NM is easy. At 2h 4m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Farmington, NM to Dulce, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Broadway Boulevard | 70.7 mi | 1h 43m |
| Bloomfield Highway | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| East Broadway Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Broadway Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Broadway Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hillside Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, NM and Dulce, NM.
Start on US 64 Business
Continue on US 64 Business
Continue on US 64 Business
Turn left onto US 64
Continue on US 64
Continue on US 64; US 550
Continue on US 64
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 80 miles or 1h 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.4 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dulce, NM than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Farmington, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Farmington, NM
This is one driving day of about 84.9 miles and 2h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.4 mi from Farmington, NM · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 42.4 miles from Farmington, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before East Broadway Boulevard if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.7 miles.
The final approach into Dulce, 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 Dulce, NM.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.98 one way
$25.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $14.24 | $28.47 |
| premium | $4.61 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.86 | $37.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.91 | $4.08 |
| Efficient EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34 | 0 | $11.89 | $5.43 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Farmington on Sunday
Local time
4:45 PM
MDT
Current temp
72°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Dulce on Sunday
Local time
4:45 PM
MDT
Current temp
24°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
36°F
Bloomfield, NM
42 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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