Farmington, New Mexico to Lancaster, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

573.5 miles 923 km · straight line
688.2 miles estimated 1107.6 km · driving distance
13h 51min estimated drive time
$66 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
259° W bearing direction

How far is Farmington, New Mexico from Lancaster, California?

The distance from Farmington, New Mexico to Lancaster, California is 573.5 miles (923 km) as the crow flies. Lancaster, California is located W of Farmington, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 688.2 miles, taking about 13h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico and Lancaster, California in California.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Farmington, New Mexico and Lancaster, California. 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 Lancaster, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 51min $66 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 37min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~18h 0min $83–$241* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, New Mexico & Lancaster, California

Quick Facts

Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m elevation
Lancaster, California
34.70°N, 118.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
719m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients