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Trip from Farmington, NM to Aztec, NM

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

26m

Distance

15.4 mi

25 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m

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

city in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States

Farmington, NM

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city in and county seat of San Juan County, New Mexico, United States

Aztec, NM

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Trip Overview

The drive from Farmington, NM to Aztec, NM covers 15.4 miles and takes about 26m 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, South Butler Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.33 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

7.7 miles from Farmington, NM

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 15.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Farmington, NM to Aztec, NM is easy. At 26m 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 Aztec, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Broadway Street
East Broadway Avenue
South Butler Avenue
San Juan Boulevard
East Main Street
West Aztec Boulevard
West Chaco Street

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 Aztec, 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

0.4 mi · 48 sec · East Broadway Avenue
4

Turn left onto South Butler Avenue

358 ft · 8 sec · South Butler Avenue
5

Turn right onto San Juan Boulevard

1.7 mi · 3 min · San Juan Boulevard
6

Turn right onto East Main Street

5.4 mi · 10 min · East Main Street
7

Continue on West Aztec Boulevard

6.3 mi · 8 min · West Aztec Boulevard
8

Turn right

348 ft · 11 sec
9

Turn left onto West Chaco Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Chaco Street
10

Turn left

161 ft · 12 sec
11

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 7.7 miles from Farmington, NM, or about 13m 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 15 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 7.7 miles or 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 22m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Farmington, NM.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Farmington, NM

This is one driving day of about 15.4 miles and 26m.

At 15.4 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 7.7 mi from Farmington, NM · 13m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Spencerville, NM

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Flora Vista, NM

Meal break

The midpoint is around 7.7 miles from Farmington, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Aztec, NM

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Aztec, NM if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.33 one way

$4.65 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $2.55 $5.11
premium $4.56 $2.76 $5.53
diesel $5.61 $3.40 $6.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.6 0 $1.62 $0.74
Efficient EV 3.9 0 $1.35 $0.62
EV Truck/SUV 6.2 0 $2.16 $0.99

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Farmington, NM

Afternoon in Farmington on Wednesday

Local time

4:55 PM

MDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aztec, NM

Afternoon in Aztec on Wednesday

Local time

4:55 PM

MDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

30 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

26m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Aztec, NM covers 15.4 miles and takes about 26m 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, South Butler Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 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 $2.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Farmington, NM to Aztec, NM is easy. At 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Farmington, NM to Aztec, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Farmington, NM to Aztec, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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