How far is Navajo, NM from Farmington, NM?

The driving distance from Navajo, NM to Farmington, NM is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73 miles (117.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.05 mi
02h 15m
Flight
73.03 mi
117.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.03 mi
Kilometers
117.53 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.05 mi
Kilometers
164.23 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Wed, Apr 22, 7:18 PM MDT
Return by in Navajo
Wed, Apr 22, 9:33 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Navajo
2026-04-22T17:02
Arrive Farmington
Wed, Apr 22, 7:18 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Navajo
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
Shiprock
NM

Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States

From Navajo
51 mi
01h 07m
To Farmington
51 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 30 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Navajo and Farmington.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1178 ft · 55 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Poplar Avenue

    1.3 km · 3 min · Poplar Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cleveland Boulevard

    2233 ft · 38 sec · Cleveland Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Navajo Route 12

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Navajo Route 12

  5. 5

    Turn right onto New Mexico State Highway 134

    22.4 mi · 34 min · New Mexico State Highway 134

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    45.3 mi · 52 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    27 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    47 m · 10 sec · West Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Mexico State Highway 134
49.3 mi · 48%
Navajo Route 12
5.93 mi · 6%
Poplar Avenue
0.82 mi · 1%
Cleveland Boulevard
0.42 mi
West Broadway Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

45.3 mi · 00h 52m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
73 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shiprock
01h 07m from Navajo
Leave By
1:58 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Navajo and Sunny near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Navajo to Farmington?

The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Shiprock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Navajo and 51 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 73 miles (117.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 $13.63 one way or $27.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Navajo and Sunny near Farmington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Navajo and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 73.03 mi (117.53 km).

Navajo

#1 Navajo

Athabaskan language of Na-Dené stock spoken in the southwestern United States

Population1,645
Coordinates35.9000100, -109.0339800
Altitude2168
CountryUnited States
Farmington

#2 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population44,156
Coordinates36.7280600, -108.2186900
Altitude1615
CountryUnited States
Start: Navajo (-109.03398, 35.90001)
End: Farmington (-108.21869, 36.72806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.63 L · about $13.63
Round trip
$27.27
7.2 gal · 27.26 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.63 $27.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.33 $30.66
Premium $4.63 $16.65 $33.30
Diesel $5.42 $19.49 $38.99

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Navajo and Farmington. The current time is 17:02:26.

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.