Origin
Aztec, NM
Evening in Aztec on Saturday
Local time
8:51 PM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aztec, NM to Farmington, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aztec, NM
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Farmington, NM
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Trip Overview
Aztec to Farmington is 15.4 miles and takes about 25 minutes via North Aztec Boulevard and San Juan Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New Mexico, moving you through the Desert Southwest region. Expect a straightforward local road experience for this quick hop between two towns. Given the brief travel time, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion with plenty of time left for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Aztec Boulevard | 11.9 mi | 18m |
| San Juan Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Broadway Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Broadway Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Chaco Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Ash Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Butler Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Aztec Boulevard
— 11.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aztec, NM and Farmington, NM.
1
Start on this road
161 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Chaco Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Chaco Street
3
Turn right onto North Ash Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Ash Street
4
Turn left onto NM 516
12 mi
·
18 min
·
North Aztec Boulevard
5
Turn left onto San Juan Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
San Juan Boulevard
6
At end of road, turn left onto South Butler Avenue
167 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Butler Avenue
7
Turn right onto US 64 Business
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Broadway Avenue
8
Continue on US 64 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
9
Arrive at destination
US 64 Business
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Chaco Street
Turn right onto East Chaco Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Ash Street
Turn right onto North Ash Street
Navigation decision point
3
12.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
San Juan Boulevard
Turn left onto San Juan Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
South Butler Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto South Butler Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.33 one way
$4.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.55 | $5.11 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.76 | $5.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Farmington, NM
Evening in Farmington on Saturday
Local time
8:51 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
30 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a dynamic local drive rather than a direct highway journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and local thoroughfares for the entire 15.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.9 miles along North Aztec Boulevard. Prepare for a pace dictated by traffic lights and intersections as you transition through the area.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.9 mi on North Aztec Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Chaco Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Chaco Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Ash Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (San Juan Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.9 miles on North Aztec Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NM can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Chaco Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Ash Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (San Juan Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Aztec Ruins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Farmington, NM before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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