Origin
Farmington, NM
Afternoon in Farmington on Wednesday
Local time
3:40 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Farmington, NM to Black Rock, NM
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 33m
Distance
153.5 mi
247 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 21m
★
6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 58m
10 AM
3h 42m
12 PM
3h 39m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 57m
8 PM
3h 26m
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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Black Rock, NM
Dexter Fernandes
Trip Overview
The drive from Farmington, NM to Black Rock, NM covers 153.5 miles and takes about 3h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 64, West Main Street, NM 602 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.3 miles on US 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.18 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.7 miles from Farmington, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 33m highway drive covering 153.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 64 and West Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 84.3 miles on US 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 84.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 64 and West Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 112 miles in near US 491.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Farmington, NM to Black Rock, NM is easy. At 3h 33m with 82% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 112 miles (US 491): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.6 miles (NM 602): Navigation decision point; at 145.7 miles (Indian Route 4): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
112 mi into trip
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~2h 23m in
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US 491
Keep slight left at fork onto US 491
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
121.6 mi into trip
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~2h 37m in
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NM 602
Turn right onto NM 602
Navigation decision point
3
145.7 mi into trip
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~3h 13m in
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Indian Route 4
Turn right onto Indian Route 4
Navigation decision point
4
150.5 mi into trip
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~3h 25m in
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NM 53
At end of road, turn right onto NM 53
Navigation decision point
5
153.4 mi into trip
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~3h 32m in
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6th Street
Turn left onto 6th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 84.3 mi | 1h 45m |
| West Main Street | 27.3 mi | 37m |
| NM 602 | 24.4 mi | 36m |
| US 491 | 9.3 mi | 13m |
| Indian Route 4 | 4.8 mi | 11m |
| NM 53 | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Route 301 East | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Broadway Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 84.3 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, NM and Black Rock, NM.
1
Start on US 64 Business
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Broadway Street
2
Continue on US 64 Business
27 mi
·
37 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on US 64; US 491
84 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
US 64; US 491
4
Keep slight left at fork onto US 491
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 491
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn straight onto US 491
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 491
6
Continue on NM 602
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
NM 602
7
Turn right onto NM 602
24 mi
·
35 min
·
NM 602
8
Turn right onto Indian Route 4
4.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Indian Route 4
9
At end of road, turn right onto NM 53
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
NM 53
10
Turn right onto Route 301 East
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 301 East
11
Turn right onto B Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
B Avenue
12
Turn left onto 6th Street
417 ft
·
18 sec
·
6th Street
13
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.7 miles from Farmington, NM, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.3 miles.
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 34 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.7 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Black Rock, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Farmington, NM
This is one driving day of about 153.5 miles and 3h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Farmington, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 64 for about 84.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.7 mi from Farmington, NM · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 76.7 miles from Farmington, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.3 miles.
Arriving in Black Rock, NM
The final approach into Black Rock, 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 Black Rock, 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
$23.18 one way
$46.36 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $25.45 | $50.90 |
| premium | $4.56 | $27.55 | $55.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.89 | $67.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.12 | $7.37 |
| Efficient EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.43 | $6.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.4 | 0 | $21.49 | $9.82 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Black Rock, NM
Afternoon in Black Rock on Wednesday
Local time
3:40 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
24°F
Twin Lakes, NM
77 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 33m 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 Black Rock, NM covers 153.5 miles and takes about 3h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 64, West Main Street, NM 602. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.7 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 $23.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Farmington, NM to Black Rock, NM is easy. At 3h 33m with 82% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 112 miles (US 491): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.6 miles (NM 602): Navigation decision point; at 145.7 miles (Indian Route 4): Navigation decision point.
The route from Farmington, NM to Black Rock, NM does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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