Farmington, New Mexico to Temple: Road Trip Guide & Distance

734.2 miles 1181.6 km · straight line
881 miles estimated 1417.9 km · driving distance
17h 43min estimated drive time
$85 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
119° ESE bearing direction

How far is Farmington, New Mexico from Temple?

The distance from Farmington, New Mexico to Temple is 734.2 miles (1181.6 km) as the crow flies. Temple is located ESE of Farmington, New Mexico. By car, the driving distance is approximately 881 miles, taking about 17h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Farmington, New Mexico in New Mexico and Temple in Texas.

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 Temple. 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 Temple

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 43min $85 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 16min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~23h 2min $106–$308* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Farmington, New Mexico & Temple

Quick Facts

Farmington, New Mexico
36.73°N, 108.22°W
America/Denver
1615m elevation
Temple
31.10°N, 97.34°W
America/Chicago
219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 245 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients