How far is Thoreau, NM from Farmington, NM?
The driving distance from Thoreau, NM to Farmington, NM is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thoreau and Farmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thoreau and Farmington.
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Start on Lenore Avenue
64 m · 11 sec · Lenore Avenue
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Turn right onto Hawk Drive
50 m · 11 sec · Hawk Drive
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Turn left onto State Highway 371
103.3 mi · 2 hr 34 min · State Highway 371
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Continue on Bisti Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Bisti Highway
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Turn left onto South Lake Street
1834 ft · 39 sec · South Lake Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
47 m · 10 sec · 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 Thoreau and Farmington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 371
Turn left onto State Highway 371
103 mi · 02h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Thoreau and Sunny near Farmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thoreau to Farmington?
The road trip is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Crownpoint is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Thoreau and 53.1 miles from Farmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 1:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.20 one way or $28.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thoreau and Sunny near Farmington.
Stop Ideas Near Crownpoint
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 Crownpoint.
Gallup station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thoreau and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 91.58 mi (147.39 km).
#1 Thoreau
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,865 |
| Coordinates | 35.4025300, -108.2234000 |
| Altitude | 2177 |
| 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: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $14.20 | $28.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.97 | $31.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.34 | $34.69 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.31 | $40.61 |
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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