How far is Silver City, NM from Farmington, NM?
The driving distance from Silver City, NM to Farmington, NM is about 379 miles (609.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.5 miles (440.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver City and Farmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver City and Farmington.
-
1
Start on North Cooper Street
157 m · 16 sec · North Cooper Street
-
2
Turn left onto West Market Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Market Street
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left
117.2 mi · 2 hr 48 min
-
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Coronado Trail
23.9 mi · 36 min · Coronado Trail
-
5
Keep slight right to continue on Springerville-Alpine-State Line Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Springerville-Alpine-State Line Highway
-
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
-
7
Turn slight right
25.5 mi · 38 min
-
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cleveland Street
1469 ft · 50 sec · Cleveland Street
-
9
Continue on St. Johns-Sanders Highway
899 ft · 12 sec · St. Johns-Sanders Highway
-
10
Continue on St. Johns-Sanders Highway
52.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min · St. Johns-Sanders Highway
-
11
Take the ramp right toward US 191 South: St Johns
1967 ft · 48 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
40.2 mi · 41 min · Purple Heart Trail
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Gallup
1998 ft · 52 sec
-
14
Turn left onto Munoz Drive
7.3 mi · 10 min · Munoz Drive
-
15
Take the exit slight right
85.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min
-
16
Continue straight
27 mi · 37 min
-
17
Continue on West Broadway Street
47 m · 10 sec · West Broadway Street
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver City and Farmington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
117 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 Silver City and Sunny near Farmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver City to Farmington?
The road trip is about 379 miles (609.9 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?
Zuni Pueblo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 193.9 miles from Silver City and 185 miles from Farmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.5 miles (440.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.5 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 $50.63 one way or $101.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Silver City and Sunny near Farmington.
Stop Ideas Near Zuni Pueblo
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 Zuni Pueblo.
Gallup station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver City and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 273.49 mi (440.14 km).
#1 Silver City
Town in Grant County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 9,390 |
| Coordinates | 32.7700700, -108.2803300 |
| Altitude | 1809 |
| 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: 610 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $50.63 | $101.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $56.94 | $113.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $61.84 | $123.67 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $72.40 | $144.80 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.