How far is Upper Fruitland, NM from Farmington, NM?

The driving distance from Upper Fruitland, NM to Farmington, NM is about 6 miles (9.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.06 mi
00h 09m
Flight
5.36 mi
8.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.36 mi
Kilometers
8.62 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.06 mi
Kilometers
9.75 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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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 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Fri, Apr 17, 3:21 AM MDT
Return by in Upper Fruitland
Fri, Apr 17, 3:31 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Fruitland
2026-04-17T03:12
Arrive Farmington
Fri, Apr 17, 3:21 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Upper Fruitland
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Kirtland
NM

City in Ohio

From Upper Fruitland
3 mi
00h 04m
To Farmington
3 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph W
Destination
54°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Fruitland and Farmington.

  1. 1

    Start on Navajo Route 36

    4 mi · 6 min · Navajo Route 36

  2. 2

    Continue on Upper Fruitland Highway

    2977 ft · 55 sec · Upper Fruitland Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bisti Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bisti Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Lake Street

    1834 ft · 39 sec · South Lake Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    47 m · 10 sec · West Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Navajo Route 36
4.01 mi · 66%
Bisti Highway
1.06 mi · 18%
Upper Fruitland Highway
0.56 mi · 9%
South Lake Street
0.35 mi · 6%
West Broadway Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Navajo Route 36

Start on Navajo Route 36

4.01 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
5.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirtland
00h 04m from Upper Fruitland
Leave By
8:10 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Upper Fruitland and Mostly Sunny near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Fruitland to Farmington?

The road trip is about 6 miles (9.7 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kirtland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Upper Fruitland and 3 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.80 one way or $1.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Upper Fruitland and Mostly Sunny near Farmington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Fruitland and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 5.36 mi (8.62 km).

Upper Fruitland

#1 Upper Fruitland

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

Population1,662
Coordinates36.7158400, -108.3142400
Altitude1593
CountryUnited States
Farmington

#2 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population44,156
Coordinates36.7280600, -108.2186900
Altitude1615
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Fruitland (-108.31424, 36.71584)
End: Farmington (-108.21869, 36.72806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.81 L · about $0.80
Round trip
$1.59
0.42 gal · 1.62 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.80 $1.59
Mid-grade $4.26 $0.89 $1.79
Premium $4.63 $0.97 $1.94
Diesel $5.42 $1.14 $2.27

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Fruitland and Farmington. The current time is 03:12:06.

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.