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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.28 mi
02h 52m
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
130.28 mi
Kilometers
209.67 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Church Rock
Wed, Apr 15, 8:45 PM MDT
Return by in Farmington
Wed, Apr 15, 11:37 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-15T17:52
Arrive Church Rock
Wed, Apr 15, 8:45 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM MDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
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 Farmington
65.2 mi
01h 26m
To Church Rock
65.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
31°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway Street

    1731 ft · 31 sec · West Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Main Street

    27.3 mi · 37 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    84.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    7.6 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 40 East: Albuquerque

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, NM 118: East Gallup

    1065 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    146 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Historic Highway 66

    3.7 mi · 6 min · East Historic Highway 66

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Challenger Road

    1207 ft · 55 sec · Challenger Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Telstar Road

    2185 ft · 2 min · Telstar Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old Telstar Road

    699 ft · 31 sec · Old Telstar Road

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
119 mi · 91%
I 40 East
5.33 mi · 4%
East Historic Highway 66
3.7 mi · 3%
Telstar Road
0.41 mi
West Broadway Street
0.33 mi
I 40
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
85.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tohatchi
01h 26m from Farmington
Leave By
12:46 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Farmington and Church Rock. Straight-line distance: 85.2 mi (137.12 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population44,156
Coordinates36.7280600, -108.2186900
Altitude1615
CountryUnited States
Church Rock

#2 Church Rock

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

Population1,128
Coordinates35.5339100, -108.5998000
Altitude2038
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington (-108.21869, 36.72806)
End: Church Rock (-108.5998, 35.53391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.4 L · about $17.42
Round trip
$34.84
9.2 gal · 34.8 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Church Rock. The current time is 17:52:40.

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.