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

272 miles 437.7 km · straight line
375.1 miles actual route 603.7 km · driving distance
8h 19min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
221° SW bearing direction

How far is Denver from Farmington, New Mexico?

The distance from Denver to Farmington, New Mexico is 272 miles (437.7 km) as the crow flies. Farmington, New Mexico is located SW of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 375.1 miles, taking about 8h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Denver 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 Denver to Farmington, New Mexico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 19min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 59min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 54min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & Farmington, New Mexico

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 91 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 91.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM