Farmington, New Mexico to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Farmington, New Mexico from Rapid City?
The distance from Farmington, New Mexico to Rapid City is 571.5 miles (919.7 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located NNE of Farmington, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 685.7 miles, taking about 13h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico and Rapid City in South Dakota.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Farmington, New Mexico and Rapid City. 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 Rapid City
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Quick Facts
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 43.6 times to circle the Earth's equator