How far is Zuni Pueblo, NM from Farmington, NM?

The driving distance from Zuni Pueblo, NM to Farmington, NM is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.76 mi
03h 32m
Flight
119.73 mi
192.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.73 mi
Kilometers
192.68 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.76 mi
Kilometers
252.28 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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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 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM MDT
Return by in Zuni Pueblo
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zuni Pueblo
2026-04-23T02:12
Arrive Farmington
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Zuni Pueblo
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tohatchi
NM

Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States

From Zuni Pueblo
78.5 mi
01h 46m
To Farmington
78.3 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Zuni Pueblo and Farmington.

  1. 1

    Start on Twin Buttes Drive

    574 ft · 29 sec · Twin Buttes Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chavez Circle

    998 ft · 48 sec · Chavez Circle

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New Mexico 53

    1.7 mi · 4 min · New Mexico 53

  4. 4

    Continue on NM 53

    4.3 mi · 11 min · NM 53

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Indian Route 4

    4.8 mi · 12 min · Indian Route 4

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    24.1 mi · 36 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Munoz Drive

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Munoz Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    27 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    47 m · 10 sec · West Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Zuni Pueblo 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Munoz Drive
120 mi · 76%
Indian Route 4
4.79 mi · 3%
NM 53
4.31 mi · 3%
New Mexico 53
1.66 mi · 1%
Chavez Circle
0.19 mi
Twin Buttes Drive
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Munoz Drive

Take the exit slight right

85.3 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
119.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tohatchi
01h 46m from Zuni Pueblo
Leave By
9:54 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Zuni Pueblo and Sunny near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Zuni Pueblo to Farmington?

The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?

Tohatchi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Zuni Pueblo and 78.3 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 9:54 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.94 one way or $41.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Zuni Pueblo and Sunny near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near Tohatchi

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tohatchi, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tohatchi.

RAIL

Gallup station

37 mi away
201 East Highway 66

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zuni Pueblo and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 119.73 mi (192.68 km).

Zuni Pueblo

#1 Zuni Pueblo

City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population6,302
Coordinates35.0725300, -108.8506400
Altitude1918
CountryUnited States
Farmington

#2 Farmington

Town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Population44,156
Coordinates36.7280600, -108.2186900
Altitude1615
CountryUnited States
Start: Zuni Pueblo (-108.85064, 35.07253)
End: Farmington (-108.21869, 36.72806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.94 L · about $20.94
Round trip
$41.88
11.06 gal · 41.88 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.94 $41.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.55 $47.10
Premium $4.63 $25.58 $51.15
Diesel $5.42 $29.94 $59.89

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Zuni Pueblo and Farmington. The current time is 02:12:01.

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.