Cedar Rapids to Farmington, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

955.5 miles 1537.8 km · straight line
1146.7 miles estimated 1845.4 km · driving distance
23h 4min estimated drive time
$110 - $136 estimated fuel cost
~2h 25min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Farmington, New Mexico?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Farmington, New Mexico is 955.5 miles (1537.8 km) as the crow flies. Farmington, New Mexico is located WSW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1146.7 miles, taking about 23h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 25min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to Farmington, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 4min $110 - $136 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 41min $92–$172* Budget
Train ~29h 59min $138–$401* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Farmington, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m 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 319 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 80 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients