How far is Farmington, NM from Grants, NM?
The driving distance from Farmington, NM to Grants, NM is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington and Grants.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Grants.
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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
599 ft · 23 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto South Lake Street
1834 ft · 38 sec · South Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bisti Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Bisti Highway
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Continue on New Mexico State Highway 371
103.8 mi · 2 hr 35 min · New Mexico State Highway 371
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Take the ramp left toward I 40: Grants, Albuquerque
2732 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Grants
1999 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto San Rafael Road
1647 ft · 28 sec · San Rafael Road
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Turn slight right
54 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Historic Route 66
1 mi · 2 min · Historic Route 66
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Turn right onto 5th Street
913 ft · 31 sec · 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto San Jose Drive
121 m · 18 sec · San Jose Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on San Jose Drive
630 ft · 28 sec · San Jose Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · San Jose Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington and Grants.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Mexico State Highway 371
Continue on New Mexico State Highway 371
104 mi · 02h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Farmington and Sunny near Grants.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Grants?
The road trip is about 137.8 miles (221.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Crownpoint is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Farmington and 68.9 miles from Grants.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington and Sunny near Grants.
Stop Ideas Near Crownpoint
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 Crownpoint.
Gallup station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Grants. Straight-line distance: 111.1 mi (178.8 km).
#1 Farmington
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 44,156 |
| Coordinates | 36.7280600, -108.2186900 |
| Altitude | 1615 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grants
City in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 8,835 |
| Coordinates | 35.1476000, -107.8526100 |
| Altitude | 1969 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Jose Drive (-107.852011, 35.149838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.40 | $36.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.70 | $41.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.48 | $44.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.32 | $52.63 |
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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