Farmington, New Mexico to Poplar Bluff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

985.5 miles 1586 km · straight line
1182.6 miles estimated 1903.2 km · driving distance
23h 47min estimated drive time
$114 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Farmington, New Mexico from Poplar Bluff?

The distance from Farmington, New Mexico to Poplar Bluff is 985.5 miles (1586 km) as the crow flies. Poplar Bluff is located E of Farmington, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1182.6 miles, taking about 23h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico and Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff. 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 Poplar Bluff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 47min $114 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 32min $95–$177* Budget
Train ~30h 55min $142–$414* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, New Mexico & Poplar Bluff

Quick Facts

Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m elevation
Poplar Bluff
36.76°N, 90.39°W
America/Chicago
110m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 329 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients