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

877.8 miles 1412.7 km · straight line
1053.3 miles estimated 1695.2 km · driving distance
21h 11min estimated drive time
$101 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
69° ENE bearing direction

How far is Farmington, New Mexico from Kirksville?

The distance from Farmington, New Mexico to Kirksville is 877.8 miles (1412.7 km) as the crow flies. Kirksville is located ENE of Farmington, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1053.3 miles, taking about 21h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico and Kirksville 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 Kirksville. 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 Kirksville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 11min $101 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 25min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~27h 32min $126–$369* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, New Mexico & Kirksville

Quick Facts

Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m elevation
Kirksville
40.19°N, 92.58°W
America/Chicago
299m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 293 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients