How far is Farmington, NM from Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM?

The driving distance from Farmington, NM to Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM is about 218.2 miles (351.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.23 mi
04h 07m
Flight
152.11 mi
244.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.11 mi
Kilometers
244.8 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.23 mi
Kilometers
351.21 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eldorado at Santa Fe
Thu, Apr 16, 2:26 AM MDT
Return by in Farmington
Thu, Apr 16, 6:33 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-15T22:19
Arrive Eldorado at Santa Fe
Thu, Apr 16, 2:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cuba
NM

Town in New Mexico, United States

From Farmington
109.1 mi
02h 03m
To Eldorado at Santa Fe
109.1 mi
02h 03m

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
64°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington and Eldorado at Santa Fe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Eldorado at Santa Fe.

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway Street

    131 m · 12 sec · West Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Broadway Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bloomfield Highway

    11.3 mi · 16 min · Bloomfield Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    147 m · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Bloomfield Boulevard

    150.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min · South Bloomfield Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    574 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left

    1938 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    47.7 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Avenue Eldorado

    980 ft · 27 sec · Avenue Eldorado

  14. 14

    Continue on Avenida Eldorado

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Avenida Eldorado

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Avenida de los Compadres

    1425 ft · 39 sec · Avenida de los Compadres

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenida de los Compadres

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington and Eldorado at Santa Fe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Bloomfield Boulevard
202 mi · 92%
Bloomfield Highway
11.4 mi · 5%
Avenida Eldorado
2.39 mi · 1%
East Broadway Avenue
1.55 mi · 1%
West Broadway Street
0.9 mi
Avenida de los Compadres
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.1 mi
152.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuba
02h 03m from Farmington
Leave By
8:46 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farmington and Sunny near Eldorado at Santa Fe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Eldorado at Santa Fe?

The road trip is about 218.2 miles (351.2 km) and usually takes 04h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from Farmington and 109.1 miles from Eldorado at Santa Fe.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 152.1 miles (244.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.16 one way or $58.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington and Sunny near Eldorado at Santa Fe.

Stop Ideas Near Cuba

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cuba, 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 Cuba.

BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

100 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

108 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

114 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Eldorado at Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 152.11 mi (244.8 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population44,156
Coordinates36.7280600, -108.2186900
Altitude1615
CountryUnited States
Eldorado at Santa Fe

#2 Eldorado at Santa Fe

City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population6,130
Coordinates35.5264200, -105.9347400
Altitude2035
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington (-108.21869, 36.72806)
End: Eldorado at Santa Fe (-105.93474, 35.52642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.7 gal
29.15 L · about $29.16
Round trip
$58.32
15.4 gal · 58.3 L
Estimated CO2
68.4 kg one way
Round trip: 136.9 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.16 $58.32
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.79 $65.59
Premium $4.63 $35.61 $71.23
Diesel $5.42 $41.70 $83.39

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Eldorado at Santa Fe. The current time is 22:19:55.

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.