Origin
Farmington, NM
Evening in Farmington on Wednesday
Local time
7:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington, NM to Mescalero, NM
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
7h 27m
Distance
383.7 mi
618 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 18m
★
6 AM
7h 28m
8 AM
7h 48m
10 AM
7h 35m
12 PM
7h 33m
3 PM
7h 36m
5 PM
7h 47m
8 PM
7h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Farmington, NM
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Mescalero, NM
Drew Burks
Trip Overview
The drive from Farmington, NM to Mescalero, NM covers 383.7 miles and takes about 7h 27m 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 $57.95 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
191.9 miles from Farmington, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 27m drive with frequent turns across 383.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 27m, 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 Mescalero, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway Street | — | — |
| East Broadway Avenue | — | — |
| Bloomfield Highway | — | — |
| South Bloomfield Boulevard | — | — |
| I 25 South | — | — |
| San Antonio | — | — |
| 2nd Street | — | — |
| Cree Meadows Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Broadway Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, NM and Mescalero, 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
73 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
2nd Street
14
Turn right
14 mi
·
21 min
15
Turn right
8.3 mi
·
12 min
16
Turn left onto Cree Meadows Drive
279 ft
·
9 sec
·
Cree Meadows Drive
17
Turn right onto Country Club Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Country Club Drive
18
Turn slight left onto Paradise Canyon Drive
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Paradise Canyon Drive
19
Turn slight left onto Sudderth Drive
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Sudderth Drive
20
Turn slight right onto Mescalero Trail
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Mescalero Trail
21
Turn right
15 mi
·
21 min
22
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
23
Turn right
95 ft
·
3 sec
24
Turn right onto Eagle Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Eagle Drive
25
Turn left onto Mescal Loop
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Mescal Loop
26
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 191.9 miles from Farmington, NM, or about 3h 44m 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 84 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 191.9 miles or 3h 44m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mescalero, 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 383.7 miles and 7h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 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 191.9 mi from Farmington, NM · 3h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
192 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 191.9 miles from Farmington, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mescalero, NM
The final approach into Mescalero, 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 Mescalero, 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
$57.95 one way
$115.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $63.61 | $127.23 |
| premium | $4.56 | $68.87 | $137.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $84.72 | $169.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.1 | 1 | $40.29 | $18.42 |
| Efficient EV | 95.9 | 1 | $33.57 | $15.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 153.5 | 1 | $53.72 | $24.56 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Destination
Mescalero, NM
Evening in Mescalero on Wednesday
Local time
7:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
45°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
2 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 27m 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 Mescalero, NM covers 383.7 miles and takes about 7h 27m 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 191.9 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 $57.95 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 27m, 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 Mescalero, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Farmington, NM to Mescalero, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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