How far is La Cienega, NM from Farmington, NM?
The driving distance from La Cienega, NM to Farmington, NM is about 196 miles (315.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Mexico, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Cienega and Farmington.
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Start on Camino Capilla Vieja
1922 ft · 2 min · Camino Capilla Vieja
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Turn right onto Entrada la Cienega
1.6 km · 3 min · Entrada la Cienega
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Take the ramp right
1205 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 165 East, US 550 North: Placitas, Bernalillo
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
73 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
149.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min
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Turn left onto West Broadway Boulevard
11.3 mi · 16 min · West Broadway Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto East Broadway Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Avenue
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Continue on West Broadway Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 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 La Cienega and Farmington.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
NM 165 East
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150 mi · 02h 48m
Route Summary
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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 La Cienega and Sunny near Farmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Cienega to Farmington?
The road trip is about 196 miles (315.4 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98 miles from La Cienega and 98 miles from Farmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.4 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 9:30 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.17 one way or $52.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Cienega and Sunny near Farmington.
Stop Ideas Near Cuba
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 Cuba.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Cienega and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 141.6 mi (227.88 km).
#1 La Cienega
City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 3,819 |
| Coordinates | 35.5628100, -106.1308600 |
| Altitude | 1808 |
| 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: Farmington (-108.21869, 36.72806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $26.17 | $52.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.43 | $58.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.96 | $63.92 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.42 | $74.84 |
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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