How far is Farmington, NM from Clayton, NM?
The driving distance from Farmington, NM to Clayton, NM is about 418.9 miles (674.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The capital of New Mexico.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Clayton.
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Start on West Broadway Street
131 m · 12 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on West Broadway Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Broadway Street
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Continue on East Broadway Avenue
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Bloomfield Highway
11.3 mi · 16 min · Bloomfield Highway
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Take the exit straight
147 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard
150.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min · South Bloomfield Boulevard
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Continue straight
574 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
1938 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
169.5 mi · 2 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56, NM 21, NM 468: Springer
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto 4th Street
81.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min · 4th Street
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Continue on Monroe Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Monroe Street
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Continue on Main Street
123 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington and Clayton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South Bloomfield Boulevard
Merge slight left
169 mi · 02h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Farmington and Sunny near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Clayton?
The road trip is about 418.9 miles (674.1 km) and usually takes 07h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Santa Fe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209.3 miles from Farmington and 209.5 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.9 miles (450.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 139 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $55.97 one way or $111.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington and Sunny near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Santa Fe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Torreon Park
City of Santa Fe
Santa Fe Housing Authority
City Hall Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Santa Fe.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Lamy station
Las Vegas station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 279.92 mi (450.49 km).
#1 Farmington
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 44,156 |
| Coordinates | 36.7280600, -108.2186900 |
| Altitude | 1615 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton
Town in New Mexico
| Population | 2,660 |
| Coordinates | 36.4516900, -103.1841000 |
| Altitude | 1541 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-103.1841, 36.45169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 674 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 13m |
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 | $55.97 | $111.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $62.95 | $125.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $68.36 | $136.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $80.03 | $160.07 |
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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