Farmington, New Mexico to Midland, Texas: Road Trip Guide & Distance

478.8 miles 770.6 km · straight line
574.6 miles estimated 924.7 km · driving distance
11h 34min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
131° SE bearing direction

How far is Farmington, New Mexico from Midland, Texas?

The distance from Farmington, New Mexico to Midland, Texas is 478.8 miles (770.6 km) as the crow flies. Midland, Texas is located SE of Farmington, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 574.6 miles, taking about 11h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico and Midland, Texas in Texas.

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 Farmington, New Mexico and Midland, Texas. 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 Midland, Texas

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 34min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 53min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 59min $69–$201* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, New Mexico & Midland, Texas

Quick Facts

Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m elevation
Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 160 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients