How far is Dulce, NM from Farmington, NM?

The driving distance from Dulce, NM to Farmington, NM is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
84.71 mi
02h 03m
Flight
68.93 mi
110.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.93 mi
Kilometers
110.94 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.71 mi
Kilometers
136.32 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Wed, Apr 22, 7:52 PM MDT
Return by in Dulce
Wed, Apr 22, 9:56 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dulce
2026-04-22T17:48
Arrive Farmington
Wed, Apr 22, 7:52 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM MDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dulce
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
Bloomfield
NM

City in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States

From Dulce
42.3 mi
01h 01m
To Farmington
42.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 25 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dulce and Farmington.

  1. 1

    Start on Hillside Drive

    40 m · 4 sec · Hillside Drive

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    82.3 mi · 2 hr

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto East Broadway Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dulce 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
5 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hillside Drive
82.3 mi · 97%
East Broadway Avenue
1.66 mi · 2%
West Broadway Street
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hillside Drive

Continue straight

82.3 mi · 02h 00m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
68.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomfield
01h 01m from Dulce
Leave By
2:22 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dulce and Sunny near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dulce to Farmington?

The road trip is about 84.7 miles (136.3 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Dulce and 42.4 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dulce and Sunny near Farmington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dulce and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 68.93 mi (110.94 km).

Dulce

#1 Dulce

Census-designated place (CDP) in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States

Population2,743
Coordinates36.9336200, -106.9989300
Altitude2066
CountryUnited States
Farmington

#2 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population44,156
Coordinates36.7280600, -108.2186900
Altitude1615
CountryUnited States
Start: Dulce (-106.99893, 36.93362)
End: Farmington (-108.21869, 36.72806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.31 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.65
5.98 gal · 22.62 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.32 $22.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.73 $25.47
Premium $4.63 $13.83 $27.66
Diesel $5.42 $16.19 $32.38

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Dulce and Farmington. The current time is 17:48:51.

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.