How far is Farmington, NM from Dexter, NM?
The driving distance from Farmington, NM to Dexter, NM is about 396.4 miles (638 km), with a travel time of about 07h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 327 miles (526.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 24m 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 42m.
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 Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington and Dexter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Dexter.
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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
11.4 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Mateo Boulevard
1244 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Osuna Road Northeast
140 m · 11 sec · Osuna Road Northeast
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Continue on San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
3.4 mi · 7 min · San Mateo Boulevard Northeast
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Turn left
1280 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
55.7 mi · 59 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
143 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 285
27.4 mi · 32 min · US Highway 285
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Continue on Oak Street
14.5 mi · 18 min · Oak Street
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Continue on 8th Street
91.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 8th Street
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Continue on North Main Street
6.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Southeast Main Street
13.8 mi · 18 min · Southeast Main Street
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Turn left onto East Shawnee Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · East Shawnee Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cherokee Road
72 m · 8 sec · Cherokee Road
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Turn right onto Old Dexter Highway
529 ft · 11 sec · Old Dexter Highway
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Continue on East Shawnee Road
2010 ft · 40 sec · East Shawnee Road
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Turn straight onto Elford Avenue
1158 ft · 23 sec · Elford Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
813 ft · 16 sec · 1st Street
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Turn slight right onto Old Dexter Highway
49 m · 3 sec · Old Dexter Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Dexter Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington and Dexter.
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 onto South Bloomfield Boulevard
150 mi · 02h 49m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Farmington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dexter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Dexter?
The road trip is about 396.4 miles (638 km) and usually takes 07h 42m 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?
Cedar Crest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 198.3 miles from Farmington and 198.2 miles from Dexter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 327 miles (526.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.4 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 $52.98 one way or $105.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Farmington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dexter.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Crest
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 Cedar Crest.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
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Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Dexter. Straight-line distance: 326.93 mi (526.15 km).
#1 Farmington
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 44,156 |
| Coordinates | 36.7280600, -108.2186900 |
| Altitude | 1615 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dexter
Town in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 33.1973300, -104.3730200 |
| Altitude | 1056 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dexter (-104.37302, 33.19733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 638 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 56m |
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 | $52.98 | $105.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $59.58 | $119.17 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $64.70 | $129.41 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $75.76 | $151.51 |
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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