How far is Church Rock, NM from Farmington, NM?

The driving distance from Church Rock, NM to Farmington, NM is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.71 mi
02h 43m
Flight
85.2 mi
137.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.2 mi
Kilometers
137.12 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.71 mi
Kilometers
208.75 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Wed, Apr 15, 6:58 PM MDT
Return by in Church Rock
Wed, Apr 15, 9:42 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Church Rock
2026-04-15T16:15
Arrive Farmington
Wed, Apr 15, 6:58 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Church Rock
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tohatchi
NM

Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States

From Church Rock
64.9 mi
01h 21m
To Farmington
64.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
31°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Church Rock and Farmington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Church Rock and Farmington.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Telstar Road

    699 ft · 34 sec · Old Telstar Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Telstar Road

    2185 ft · 2 min · Telstar Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Challenger Road

    1207 ft · 54 sec · Challenger Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto New Mexico State Highway 566

    1 km · 2 min · New Mexico State Highway 566

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Historic Highway 66

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Historic Highway 66

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 40 West

    1163 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Muñoz Boulevard

    1516 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    7.1 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    27 mi · 37 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    47 m · 10 sec · West Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Church Rock and Farmington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Muñoz Boulevard
113 mi · 87%
I 40 West
5.07 mi · 4%
East Historic Highway 66
3.51 mi · 3%
New Mexico State Highway 566
0.65 mi · 1%
Telstar Road
0.41 mi
Challenger Road
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Muñoz Boulevard

Take the exit slight right

85.3 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
85.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tohatchi
01h 21m from Church Rock
Leave By
1:04 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Church Rock and Sunny near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Church Rock to Farmington?

The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tohatchi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Church Rock and 64.8 miles from Farmington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.34 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Church Rock and Sunny near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near Tohatchi

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tohatchi, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tohatchi.

RAIL

Gallup station

37 mi away
201 East Highway 66

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Church Rock and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 85.2 mi (137.12 km).

Church Rock

#1 Church Rock

City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population1,128
Coordinates35.5339100, -108.5998000
Altitude2038
CountryUnited States
Farmington

#2 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population44,156
Coordinates36.7280600, -108.2186900
Altitude1615
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Rock (-108.5998, 35.53391)
End: Farmington (-108.21869, 36.72806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.33 L · about $17.34
Round trip
$34.69
9.16 gal · 34.66 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.34 $34.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.51 $39.01
Premium $4.63 $21.18 $42.37
Diesel $5.42 $24.80 $49.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Church Rock and Farmington. The current time is 16:15:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.