Austin, Texas to Farmington, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

749.9 miles 1206.9 km · straight line
871.1 miles actual route 1401.9 km · driving distance
16h 2min estimated drive time
$84 - $103 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
309° NW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Farmington, New Mexico?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Farmington, New Mexico is 749.9 miles (1206.9 km) as the crow flies. Farmington, New Mexico is located NW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 871.1 miles, taking about 16h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Farmington, New Mexico. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Farmington, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 2min $84 - $103 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 14min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~20h 51min $105–$305* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Farmington, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m elevation
Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 250 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM