How far is Farmington, NM from Columbus, NM?
The driving distance from Farmington, NM to Columbus, NM is about 447.5 miles (720.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 340.2 miles (547.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 37m.
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.
City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Columbus.
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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
1.5 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South
1907 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
200.3 mi · 3 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on West Canal Road
1517 ft · 27 sec · West Canal Road
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Turn right onto West Hall Street
2109 ft · 36 sec · West Hall Street
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Turn straight onto New Mexico State Road 26
12.3 mi · 18 min · New Mexico State Road 26
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Continue on Hatch Highway
17.1 mi · 25 min · Hatch Highway
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Continue on New Mexico State Road 26
10 mi · 15 min · New Mexico State Road 26
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Continue on Hatch Highway
6.7 mi · 11 min · Hatch Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Gold Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Gold Avenue
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Continue on South Gold Avenue
2318 ft · 41 sec · South Gold Avenue
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Turn straight onto South Cody Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Cody Road
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Continue on Columbus Road
31 mi · 46 min · Columbus Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington and Columbus.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 25 South
Merge slight left
200 mi · 03h 23m
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 Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Columbus?
The road trip is about 447.5 miles (720.2 km) and usually takes 08h 37m 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?
Jarales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 223.9 miles from Farmington and 223.6 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 340.2 miles (547.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.3 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 $59.80 one way or $119.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 140.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington and Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Jarales
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 Jarales.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 340.19 mi (547.49 km).
#1 Farmington
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 44,156 |
| Coordinates | 36.7280600, -108.2186900 |
| Altitude | 1615 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
Village in Luna County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,622 |
| Coordinates | 31.8276000, -107.6400200 |
| Altitude | 1240 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbus (-107.64002, 31.8276)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 720 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 34m |
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 | $59.80 | $119.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $67.25 | $134.50 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $73.03 | $146.06 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $85.50 | $171.01 |
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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