How far is Farmington, NM from Church Rock, NM?
The driving distance from Farmington, NM to Church Rock, NM is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington and Church Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Church Rock.
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Start on West Broadway Street
1731 ft · 31 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on West Main Street
27.3 mi · 37 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
84.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Keep slight left
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 40 East: Albuquerque
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, NM 118: East Gallup
1065 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
146 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto East Historic Highway 66
3.7 mi · 6 min · East Historic Highway 66
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Turn left
1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Challenger Road
1207 ft · 55 sec · Challenger Road
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Turn right onto Telstar Road
2185 ft · 2 min · Telstar Road
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Turn left onto Old Telstar Road
699 ft · 31 sec · Old Telstar Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Telstar Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington and Church Rock.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Main Street
Continue straight
84.3 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Farmington and Clear near Church Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Church Rock?
The road trip is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 65.2 miles from Farmington and 65.1 miles from Church Rock.
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 45.1 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 12:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington and Clear near Church Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Tohatchi
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tohatchi.
Gallup station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Church Rock. Straight-line distance: 85.2 mi (137.12 km).
#1 Farmington
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 44,156 |
| Coordinates | 36.7280600, -108.2186900 |
| Altitude | 1615 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Church Rock
City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,128 |
| Coordinates | 35.5339100, -108.5998000 |
| Altitude | 2038 |
| Country | United States |
End: Church Rock (-108.5998, 35.53391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.59 | $39.18 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.28 | $42.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.91 | $49.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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