Bloomfield to Cudei is 52.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 19 minutes via West Broadway Boulevard, East Broadway Avenue, and West Broadway Street, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New Mexico, connecting two points in the Desert Southwest region. Expect a straightforward trip primarily on surface roads. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick transit between locations without needing to spend a night on the road or navigate major highways.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Main Street
27.3 mi
37m
West Broadway Boulevard
11.3 mi
15m
Navajo Route 57
5.9 mi
14m
US 64
4.7 mi
5m
East Broadway Avenue
1.7 mi
2m
West Broadway Street
1.1 mi
1m
Indian Service Route 57
0.2 mi
<1m
US 550
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 27.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield, NM and Cudei, NM.
1
Start on US 550
318 ft·12 sec·US 550
2
Continue on US 64; US 550
11 mi·15 min·West Broadway Boulevard
3
Turn slight right onto US 64 Business
1.7 mi·2 min·East Broadway Avenue
4
Continue on US 64 Business
1.1 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
5
Continue on US 64 Business
27 mi·37 min·West Main Street
6
Continue on US 64; US 491
0.7 mi·50 sec·US 64; US 491
7
Turn right onto US 64
4.0 mi·4 min·US 64
8
Turn right onto N57
5.5 mi·13 min·Navajo Route 57
9
Continue on Indian Service Route 57
0.2 mi·31 sec·Indian Service Route 57
10
Continue on N57
0.5 mi·1 min·Navajo Route 57
11
Turn right
0.1 mi·34 sec
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·45 sec·this road
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Bloomfield, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 3
3 decision points cluster between mile 42.1 and 52.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
42.1 mi into trip|~58m in|US 64
Turn right onto US 64
Navigation decision point
4
46.1 mi into trip|~1h 3m in|N57 / Navajo Route 57
Turn right onto N57 / Navajo Route 57
Navigation decision point
3
52.3 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.19 one way
$16.38 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg18 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$9.03
$18.05
premium
$4.71
$9.76
$19.51
diesel
$6.18
$12.80
$25.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
15.8
0
$5.52
$2.52
Efficient EV
13.2
0
$4.60
$2.10
EV Truck/SUV
21
0
$7.36
$3.37
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Bloomfield, NM
Morning
in Bloomfield on Saturday
Local time
11:29 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Mostly Clear
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 7:51PM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 6:40PM MDT until October 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
Destination
Cudei, NM
Morning
in Cudei on Saturday
Local time
11:29 AM
MDT
Current temp
32°F
Clear
E 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 7:51PM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued October 16 at 6:40PM MDT until October 17 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX
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
5 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
1h 19m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway travel. You'll be navigating local streets for the entire 52.6 miles. The longest stretch without a turn is not specified, but expect consistent engagement with city and town infrastructure. Pay attention to speed limit changes as you move through populated areas.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.3 mi on West Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 42.1 miles in near US 64.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bloomfield, NM to Cudei, NM is easy. At 1h 19m with 21% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 42.1 miles (US 64): Navigation decision point; at 46.1 miles (N57 / Navajo Route 57): Navigation decision point; at 52.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Farmington is a town in the northwest region of the state of New Mexico. It is notable as a gateway to Navajo Nation and the Four Corners area, and as a center for folk art, particularly Navajo weavings. Attractions associated with the nearby towns of Aztec, Bloomfield, Kirtland and Shiprock, about the nearest things that highly rural northwestern New Mexico has to "suburbs," are also covered in this article.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.3 miles on West Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: at 42.1 miles (US 64): Navigation decision point; at 46.1 miles (N57 / Navajo Route 57): Navigation decision point; at 52.3 miles: 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 Cudei, NM before heading back.
