How far is Mescalero, NM from Farmington, NM?
The driving distance from Mescalero, NM to Farmington, NM is about 383.4 miles (617.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 282.8 miles (455.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 55m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mescalero and Farmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mescalero and Farmington.
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Start on Mescal Loop
1304 ft · 59 sec · Mescal Loop
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Turn right onto Eagle Drive
63 m · 12 sec · Eagle Drive
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Turn left onto Lipan Avenue
606 ft · 17 sec · Lipan Avenue
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Continue on Pollen Loop
1125 ft · 32 sec · Pollen Loop
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Turn right onto Rodeo Road
36 m · 5 sec · Rodeo Road
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Turn left
15.3 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto Mescalero Trail
2030 ft · 43 sec · Mescalero Trail
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Turn left onto Sudderth Drive
3156 ft · 55 sec · Sudderth Drive
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Turn slight right onto Paradise Canyon Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Paradise Canyon Drive
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Turn straight onto Country Club Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Country Club Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cree Meadows Drive
85 m · 9 sec · Cree Meadows Drive
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Turn right onto Mechem Drive
8.3 mi · 12 min · Mechem Drive
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Turn left
14.2 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
73.1 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right
1780 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
102.4 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
926 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
769 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
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 Mescalero and Farmington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 550
Continue straight
150 mi · 02h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mescalero and Sunny near Farmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mescalero to Farmington?
The road trip is about 383.4 miles (617.1 km) and usually takes 07h 27m 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 191.8 miles from Mescalero and 191.6 miles from Farmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 282.8 miles (455.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.6 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 $51.24 one way or $102.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mescalero and Sunny near Farmington.
Stop Ideas Near South Valley
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 South Valley.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mescalero and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 282.86 mi (455.22 km).
#1 Mescalero
Unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,338 |
| Coordinates | 33.1575900, -105.7741500 |
| Altitude | 2016 |
| 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: 617 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 47m |
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 | $51.24 | $102.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $57.62 | $115.25 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $62.58 | $125.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $73.26 | $146.53 |
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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