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

510.3 miles 821.3 km · straight line
612.4 miles estimated 985.6 km · driving distance
12h 19min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Farmington, New Mexico from Palm Springs, California?

The distance from Farmington, New Mexico to Palm Springs, California is 510.3 miles (821.3 km) as the crow flies. Palm Springs, California is located WSW of Farmington, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 612.4 miles, taking about 12h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico and Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 19min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 47min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 1min $73–$214* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, New Mexico & Palm Springs, California

Quick Facts

Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m elevation
Palm Springs, California
33.83°N, 116.55°W
America/Los_Angeles
146m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients