How far is Farmington, NM from Otero County, NM?
The driving distance from Farmington, NM to Otero County, NM is about 428.9 miles (690.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 317.2 miles (510.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 57m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 58m.
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 Valencia County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington and Otero County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Otero County.
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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
101.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward San Antonio
3008 ft · 57 sec
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Continue straight
1711 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on 2nd Street
64.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto E Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · E Avenue
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Turn straight onto Central Avenue
549 ft · 19 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
43.8 mi · 52 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Saint Francis Drive
9.8 mi · 13 min · Saint Francis Drive
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Turn straight onto US 82
9 mi · 14 min · US 82
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Turn right onto Karr Canyon Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Karr Canyon Road
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Continue on Karr Canyon Road
3.9 mi · 10 min · Karr Canyon Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunspot Highway
8.3 mi · 18 min · Sunspot Highway
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Continue on Sacramento Canyon Road
12.7 mi · 31 min · Sacramento Canyon Road
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Continue on Sacramento Drive
1929 ft · 1 min · Sacramento Drive
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Continue on Sacramento River Road
656 ft · 30 sec · Sacramento River Road
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Turn right onto Sauk Drive
582 ft · 28 sec · Sauk Drive
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Turn right onto Pawnee Drive
2233 ft · 2 min · Pawnee Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wishita Drive
1185 ft · 58 sec · Wishita Drive
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Turn left onto Mahopac Drive
1799 ft · 1 min · Mahopac Drive
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Turn right onto Pawhuska Drive
2366 ft · 2 min · Pawhuska Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Riverside Road
2323 ft · 2 min · Riverside Road
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Turn right onto Arapaho Drive
1.4 km · 3 min · Arapaho Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Homewood Drive
117 m · 22 sec · Homewood Drive
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Turn left onto Dixwood Drive
109 m · 17 sec · Dixwood Drive
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Turn right onto Maywood Drive
1903 ft · 1 min · Maywood Drive
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Turn right onto Fort Bliss Military Res
786 ft · 35 sec · Fort Bliss Military Res
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Keep slight right to continue on Fort Bliss Military Res
1126 ft · 49 sec · Fort Bliss Military Res
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fort Bliss Military Res
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington and Otero County.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Farmington and Mostly Clear near Otero County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Otero County?
The road trip is about 428.9 miles (690.2 km) and usually takes 08h 58m 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?
Belen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 214.1 miles from Farmington and 214.9 miles from Otero County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 317.2 miles (510.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 111.7 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 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 $66.50 one way or $132.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 134.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Farmington and Mostly Clear near Otero County.
Stop Ideas Near Belen
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 Belen.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Otero County. Straight-line distance: 317.21 mi (510.5 km).
#1 Farmington
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 44,156 |
| Coordinates | 36.7280600, -108.2186900 |
| Altitude | 1615 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Otero County
County in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 67,967 |
| Coordinates | 32.6131600, -105.7416800 |
| Altitude | 2117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Otero County (-105.74168, 32.61316)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 690 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 21m |
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 | $4.40 | $66.50 | $132.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $72.88 | $145.76 |
| Premium | $5.14 | $77.80 | $155.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $90.45 | $180.89 |
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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