Farmington, New Mexico to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

571.5 miles 919.7 km · straight line
685.7 miles estimated 1103.6 km · driving distance
13h 48min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
26° NNE bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 48min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 34min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~17h 56min $82–$240* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, New Mexico & Rapid City

Quick Facts

Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m elevation
Rapid City
44.08°N, 103.23°W
America/Chicago
966m 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 43.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients