How far is Farmington, NM from Silver City, NM?

The driving distance from Farmington, NM to Silver City, NM is about 417.7 miles (672.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 273.5 miles (440.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
417.74 mi
08h 27m
Flight
273.49 mi
440.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
273.49 mi
Kilometers
440.14 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
417.74 mi
Kilometers
672.28 km
Drive Time
08h 27m

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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 08h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Silver City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:32 AM MDT
Return by in Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Farmington
2026-04-18T20:04
Arrive Silver City
Sun, Apr 19, 4:32 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:27 PM to 3:57 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:06 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Farmington
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Los Chavez
NM

City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Farmington
209 mi
04h 13m
To Silver City
208.7 mi
04h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Silver City.

  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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South

    1907 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    177.8 mi · 3 hr

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillsboro

    1169 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    33.6 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Wrights Cabin Road

    14.2 mi · 34 min · Wrights Cabin Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    17.6 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Silver Heights Boulevard

    7.5 mi · 14 min · Silver Heights Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto North Hudson Street

    1.2 km · 54 sec · North Hudson Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit right

    86 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto East Broadway

    1473 ft · 1 min · East Broadway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cooper Street

    7 m · 1 sec · North Cooper Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Cooper Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
178 mi · 43%
South Bloomfield Boulevard
151 mi · 36%
Wrights Cabin Road
31.8 mi · 8%
Bloomfield Highway
11.4 mi · 3%
Silver Heights Boulevard
7.54 mi · 2%
East Broadway Avenue
1.55 mi
Longest Stretch

I 25 South

Merge slight left

178 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+144.2 mi
273.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Los Chavez
04h 13m from Farmington
Leave By
7:06 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Farmington and Sunny near Silver City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Silver City?

The road trip is about 417.7 miles (672.3 km) and usually takes 08h 27m 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?

Los Chavez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 209 miles from Farmington and 208.7 miles from Silver City.

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

The direct path is about 273.5 miles (440.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 144.2 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 $55.82 one way or $111.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 131 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington and Sunny near Silver City.

Stop Ideas Near Los Chavez

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

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

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

41 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

115 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Silver City. Straight-line distance: 273.49 mi (440.14 km).

Farmington

#1 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population44,156
Coordinates36.7280600, -108.2186900
Altitude1615
CountryUnited States
Silver City

#2 Silver City

Town in Grant County, New Mexico, United States

Population9,390
Coordinates32.7700700, -108.2803300
Altitude1809
CountryUnited States
Start: Farmington (-108.21869, 36.72806)
End: Silver City (-108.28033, 32.77007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 672 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.74 gal
55.8 L · about $55.82
Round trip
$111.64
29.48 gal · 111.6 L
Estimated CO2
131 kg one way
Round trip: 262 kg / 578 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $55.82 $111.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $62.78 $125.56
Premium $4.63 $68.17 $136.35
Diesel $5.42 $79.82 $159.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Farmington and Silver City. The current time is 20:04:55.

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.