How far is La Luz, NM from Farmington, NM?

The driving distance from La Luz, NM to Farmington, NM is about 387.2 miles (623.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289.4 miles (465.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 44m 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
387.26 mi
07h 22m
Flight
289.47 mi
465.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.47 mi
Kilometers
465.85 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
387.26 mi
Kilometers
623.24 km
Drive Time
07h 22m

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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 07h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Mon, Apr 20, 6:34 AM MDT
Return by in La Luz
Mon, Apr 20, 1:56 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Luz
2026-04-19T23:12
Arrive Farmington
Mon, Apr 20, 6:34 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:22 PM to 2:52 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
9:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Luz
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
South Valley
NM

Census designated place

From La Luz
193.7 mi
03h 41m
To Farmington
193.6 mi
03h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between La Luz and Farmington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Luz and Farmington.

  1. 1

    Start on Section Road

    77 m · 10 sec · Section Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto La Luz Road

    67 m · 11 sec · La Luz Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Alamo Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Alamo Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    44 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto E Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · E Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left

    64.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1780 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    102.4 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho

    926 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site

    769 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    149.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Broadway Boulevard

    11.3 mi · 16 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto East Broadway Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Luz and Farmington.

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 550
152 mi · 39%
E Avenue
103 mi · 27%
West Broadway Boulevard
11.3 mi · 3%
Alamo Street
2.2 mi · 1%
East Broadway Avenue
1.66 mi
West Broadway Street
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

US 550

Continue straight

150 mi · 02h 48m

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
07h 22m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+97.8 mi
289.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley
03h 41m from La Luz
Leave By
9:16 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving La Luz 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 Luz to Farmington?

The road trip is about 387.2 miles (623.2 km) and usually takes 07h 22m 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?

South Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.7 miles from La Luz and 193.6 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 289.4 miles (465.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.8 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 $51.77 one way or $103.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around La Luz and Sunny near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near South Valley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Valley, 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 South Valley.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

9 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

89 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

102 mi away
No specific stop location

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Luz and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 289.47 mi (465.85 km).

La Luz

#1 La Luz

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

Population1,697
Coordinates32.9778700, -105.9419300
Altitude1448
CountryUnited States
Farmington

#2 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population44,156
Coordinates36.7280600, -108.2186900
Altitude1615
CountryUnited States
Start: La Luz (-105.94193, 32.97787)
End: Farmington (-108.21869, 36.72806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 623 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.67 gal
51.73 L · about $51.77
Round trip
$103.54
27.34 gal · 103.46 L
Estimated CO2
121.5 kg one way
Round trip: 243 kg / 536 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $51.77 $103.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $58.22 $116.44
Premium $4.63 $63.22 $126.45
Diesel $5.42 $74.02 $148.05

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between La Luz and Farmington. The current time is 23:12:00.

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.