Farmington, New Mexico to Fort Leonard Wood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

885.2 miles 1424.6 km · straight line
1062.2 miles estimated 1709.5 km · driving distance
21h 22min estimated drive time
$102 - $126 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Farmington, New Mexico from Fort Leonard Wood?

The distance from Farmington, New Mexico to Fort Leonard Wood is 885.2 miles (1424.6 km) as the crow flies. Fort Leonard Wood is located E of Farmington, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1062.2 miles, taking about 21h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico and Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri.

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 Farmington, New Mexico and Fort Leonard Wood. 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 Farmington, New Mexico to Fort Leonard Wood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 22min $102 - $126 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 38min $85–$159* Budget
Train ~27h 47min $127–$372* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, New Mexico & Fort Leonard Wood

Quick Facts

Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m elevation
Fort Leonard Wood
37.71°N, 92.16°W
America/Chicago
333m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 295 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients