How far is Farmington, NM from Navajo, NM?

The driving distance from Farmington, NM to Navajo, NM is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73 miles (117.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.01 mi
02h 21m
Flight
73.03 mi
117.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.03 mi
Kilometers
117.53 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.01 mi
Kilometers
164.17 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Navajo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM MDT
Return by in Farmington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Navajo
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Shiprock
NM

Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States

From Farmington
51 mi
01h 10m
To Navajo
51 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 30 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington and Navajo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Navajo.

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway Street

    1731 ft · 31 sec · West Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Main Street

    27.3 mi · 37 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    44.6 mi · 56 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    22.4 mi · 34 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Navajo Route 12

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Navajo Route 12

  6. 6

    Continue on Cleveland Boulevard

    2233 ft · 40 sec · Cleveland Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Poplar Avenue

    1.3 km · 3 min · Poplar Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1178 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington and Navajo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
71.9 mi · 71%
Navajo Route 12
5.93 mi · 6%
Poplar Avenue
0.82 mi · 1%
Cleveland Boulevard
0.42 mi
West Broadway Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue straight

44.6 mi · 00h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
73 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shiprock
01h 10m from Farmington
Leave By
1:48 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farmington and Sunny near Navajo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Navajo?

The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Shiprock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Farmington and 51 miles from Navajo.

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

The direct path is about 73 miles (117.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 1:48 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington and Sunny near Navajo.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Navajo. Straight-line distance: 73.03 mi (117.53 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population44,156
Coordinates36.7280600, -108.2186900
Altitude1615
CountryUnited States
Navajo

#2 Navajo

Athabaskan language of Na-Dené stock spoken in the southwestern United States

Population1,645
Coordinates35.9000100, -109.0339800
Altitude2168
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington (-108.21869, 36.72806)
End: Navajo (-109.03398, 35.90001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.63 L · about $13.63
Round trip
$27.27
7.2 gal · 27.26 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.63 $27.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.33 $30.66
Premium $4.63 $16.65 $33.30
Diesel $5.42 $19.49 $38.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Navajo. The current time is 21:24:06.

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.