How far is Grants, NM from Farmington, NM?
The driving distance from Grants, NM to Farmington, NM is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grants and Farmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grants and Farmington.
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Start on San Jose Drive
966 ft · 42 sec · San Jose Drive
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Continue on San Jose Drive
19 m · 5 sec · San Jose Drive
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Turn right onto 5th Street
913 ft · 27 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Historic Route 66
1.1 mi · 2 min · Historic Route 66
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Turn left onto San Rafael Road
662 ft · 13 sec · San Rafael Road
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Take the ramp slight right
28.2 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 612, NM 371: Thoreau
2460 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 371
103.8 mi · 2 hr 35 min · State Highway 371
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Continue on Bisti Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Bisti Highway
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Turn left onto South Lake Street
1834 ft · 39 sec · South Lake Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
47 m · 10 sec · West Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grants and Farmington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 371
Turn right onto 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 Grants and Sunny near Farmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grants to Farmington?
The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 68.5 miles from Grants and 68.7 miles from Farmington.
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 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 1:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grants and Sunny near Farmington.
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 Grants and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 111.1 mi (178.8 km).
#1 Grants
City in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 8,835 |
| Coordinates | 35.1476000, -107.8526100 |
| Altitude | 1969 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmington
Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 44,156 |
| Coordinates | 36.7280600, -108.2186900 |
| Altitude | 1615 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Broadway Street (-108.218689, 36.72809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.33 | $36.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.61 | $41.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.38 | $44.77 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.21 | $52.42 |
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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