How far is Santa Clara, NM from Farmington, NM?
The driving distance from Santa Clara, NM to Farmington, NM is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Clara and Farmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Clara and Farmington.
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Start on the route
76 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Kee Street
1834 ft · 1 min · Kee Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Paseo de Onate
61 m · 14 sec · North Paseo de Onate
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Continue on North Paseo de Oñate
29 mi · 42 min · North Paseo de Oñate
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Turn left
48.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Turn right
83.7 mi · 1 hr 31 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 Santa Clara 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
83.7 mi · 01h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Santa Clara and Sunny near Farmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Clara to Farmington?
The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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 88.4 miles from Santa Clara and 87.1 miles from Farmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.44 one way or $46.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 129.68 mi (208.7 km).
#1 Santa Clara
Village in Grant County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,761 |
| Coordinates | 35.9697500, -106.0869700 |
| Altitude | 1712 |
| 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: West Broadway Street (-108.218689, 36.72809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.44 | $46.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.36 | $52.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.63 | $57.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.52 | $67.04 |
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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