How far is Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM from Farmington, NM?

The driving distance from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM to Farmington, NM is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
178.56 mi
02h 57m
Flight
139.56 mi
224.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.56 mi
Kilometers
224.6 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.56 mi
Kilometers
287.37 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Fri, Apr 17, 7:50 AM MDT
Return by in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Fri, Apr 17, 10:47 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
2026-04-17T04:53
Arrive Farmington
Fri, Apr 17, 7:50 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Cuba
NM

Town in New Mexico, United States

From Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
90 mi
01h 28m
To Farmington
88.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 25 mph W
Destination
54°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Farmington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Farmington.

  1. 1

    Start on Guadalupe Trail Northwest

    15 m · 4 sec · Guadalupe Trail Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bledsoe Road Northwest

    1812 ft · 1 min · Bledsoe Road Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest

    626 ft · 17 sec · 4th Street Northwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pueblo Solano Road Northwest

    920 ft · 34 sec · Pueblo Solano Road Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Pueblo Solano Road Northwest

    1171 ft · 57 sec · Pueblo Solano Road Northwest

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 2nd Street Northwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street Northwest

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward NM 423 East: Paseo Del Norte

    1284 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northwest

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northwest

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Pan American Freeway Northeast

    152 m · 10 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Santa Fe

    630 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    9.8 mi · 10 min · Pan American Freeway

  12. 12

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

    926 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

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

    769 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    149.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Broadway Boulevard

    11.3 mi · 16 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto East Broadway Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Broadway Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Farmington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 550
152 mi · 85%
West Broadway Boulevard
11.3 mi · 6%
Pan American Freeway
9.81 mi · 5%
Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northwest
2.07 mi · 1%
East Broadway Avenue
1.66 mi · 1%
2nd Street Northwest
1.15 mi · 1%
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

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.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
139.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuba
01h 28m from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Leave By
12:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Mostly Sunny near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque to Farmington?

The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and 88.6 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 12:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.86 one way or $47.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Mostly Sunny near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near Cuba

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

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

BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

100 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

108 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

114 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 139.56 mi (224.6 km).

Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

#1 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque

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

Population6,129
Coordinates35.1619900, -106.6428000
Altitude1520
CountryUnited States
Farmington

#2 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population44,156
Coordinates36.7280600, -108.2186900
Altitude1615
CountryUnited States
Start: Guadalupe Trail Northwest (-106.642925, 35.162004)
End: West Broadway Street (-108.218689, 36.72809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.85 L · about $23.86
Round trip
$47.72
12.6 gal · 47.7 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.86 $47.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.83 $53.66
Premium $4.63 $29.14 $58.28
Diesel $5.42 $34.11 $68.23

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and Farmington. The current time is 04:53:16.

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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.