How far is Farmington, NM from Zuni Pueblo, NM?
The driving distance from Farmington, NM to Zuni Pueblo, NM is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Farmington and Zuni Pueblo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington and Zuni Pueblo.
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Start on West Broadway Street
1731 ft · 31 sec · West Broadway Street
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Continue on West Main Street
27.3 mi · 37 min · West Main Street
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Continue straight
84.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Keep slight left
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
24.1 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto Indian Route 4
4.8 mi · 12 min · Indian Route 4
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At the end of the road, turn right onto NM 53
4.3 mi · 11 min · NM 53
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Continue on New Mexico 53
1.7 mi · 4 min · New Mexico 53
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Turn right onto Chavez Circle
144 m · 21 sec · Chavez Circle
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Continue on Chavez Circle
525 ft · 24 sec · Chavez Circle
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Turn right onto Twin Buttes Drive
574 ft · 25 sec · Twin Buttes Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Twin Buttes Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Farmington and Zuni Pueblo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Main Street
Continue straight
84.3 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Farmington and Sunny near Zuni Pueblo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Farmington to Zuni Pueblo?
The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tohatchi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Farmington and 78.3 miles from Zuni Pueblo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.94 one way or $41.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Farmington and Sunny near Zuni Pueblo.
Stop Ideas Near Tohatchi
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 Tohatchi.
Gallup station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Farmington and Zuni Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 119.73 mi (192.68 km).
#1 Farmington
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 44,156 |
| Coordinates | 36.7280600, -108.2186900 |
| Altitude | 1615 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Zuni Pueblo
City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 6,302 |
| Coordinates | 35.0725300, -108.8506400 |
| Altitude | 1918 |
| Country | United States |
End: Zuni Pueblo (-108.85064, 35.07253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.94 | $41.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.58 | $51.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.94 | $59.89 |
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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