How far is Farmington, NM from Elephant Butte, NM?
The driving distance from Farmington, NM to Elephant Butte, NM is about 333.1 miles (536.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.1 miles (409 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 25m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington and Elephant Butte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Elephant Butte.
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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
157.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right
1156 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
2304 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
4.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 3rd Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · East 3rd Avenue
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Turn left
1381 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
650 ft · 50 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
103 m · 25 sec
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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 Elephant Butte.
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
158 mi · 02h 40m
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 Sunny leaving Farmington and Sunny near Elephant Butte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Elephant Butte?
The road trip is about 333.1 miles (536.1 km) and usually takes 06h 12m 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?
Bernalillo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.7 miles from Farmington and 166.4 miles from Elephant Butte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.1 miles (409 km), while the road route adds roughly 79 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 $44.54 one way or $89.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Farmington and Sunny near Elephant Butte.
Stop Ideas Near Bernalillo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Rio Rancho Water Utilities
Rio Rancho Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bernalillo.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Elephant Butte. Straight-line distance: 254.15 mi (409.01 km).
#1 Farmington
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 44,156 |
| Coordinates | 36.7280600, -108.2186900 |
| Altitude | 1615 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elephant Butte
City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,320 |
| Coordinates | 33.1486800, -107.1847500 |
| Altitude | 1361 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elephant Butte (-107.18475, 33.14868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 536 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 09m |
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 | $44.54 | $89.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $50.09 | $100.17 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $54.39 | $108.78 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $63.68 | $127.36 |
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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