Death Valley to Farmington, New Mexico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Death Valley from Farmington, New Mexico?

The distance from Death Valley to Farmington, New Mexico is 483.2 miles (777.6 km) as the crow flies. Farmington, New Mexico is located E of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 579.8 miles, taking about 11h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California and Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Death Valley 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.