Butte to Farmington, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Butte from Farmington, New Mexico?

The distance from Butte to Farmington, New Mexico is 678.5 miles (1092 km) as the crow flies. Farmington, New Mexico is located SSE of Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 814.2 miles, taking about 16h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Butte in Montana 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Butte and Farmington, New Mexico. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.