Cave Spring to Farmington, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1551.4 miles 2496.8 km · straight line
1861.8 miles estimated 2996.2 km · driving distance
37h 27min estimated drive time
$179 - $221 estimated fuel cost
~3h 37min flight time
277° W bearing direction

How far is Cave Spring from Farmington, New Mexico?

The distance from Cave Spring to Farmington, New Mexico is 1551.4 miles (2496.8 km) as the crow flies. Farmington, New Mexico is located W of Cave Spring. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1861.8 miles, taking about 37h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 37min. Both are located in United States — Cave Spring in Virginia 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 Cave Spring 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.

How to Get from Cave Spring to Farmington, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 37h 27min $179 - $221 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~44h 56min $149–$279* Budget
Train ~48h 41min $223–$652* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cave Spring & Farmington, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Cave Spring
37.23°N, 80.01°W
America/New_York
335m 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 517 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 129 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients