Farmington to Cudei is 38.8 miles and takes about 59 minutes via West Main Street and US 64, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Desert Southwest region, primarily on surface roads, making it a straightforward trip. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick transit between two points in New Mexico without a significant time commitment. Consider this if you need to get from Farmington to Cudei efficiently and are comfortable with local road conditions.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Main Street
27.3 mi
37m
Navajo Route 57
5.9 mi
14m
US 64
4.7 mi
5m
West Broadway Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Indian Service Route 57
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 27.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, NM and Cudei, NM.
1
Start on US 64 Business
0.3 mi·31 sec·West Broadway Street
2
Continue on US 64 Business
27 mi·37 min·West Main Street
3
Continue on US 64; US 491
0.7 mi·50 sec·US 64; US 491
4
Turn right onto US 64
4.0 mi·4 min·US 64
5
Turn right onto N57
5.5 mi·13 min·Navajo Route 57
6
Continue on Indian Service Route 57
0.2 mi·31 sec·Indian Service Route 57
7
Continue on N57
0.5 mi·1 min·Navajo Route 57
8
Turn right
0.1 mi·34 sec
9
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·45 sec·this road
10
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Farmington, 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 28.3 and 38.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
28.3 mi into trip|~38m in|US 64
Turn right onto US 64
Navigation decision point
4
32.4 mi into trip|~43m in|N57 / Navajo Route 57
Turn right onto N57 / Navajo Route 57
Navigation decision point
3
38.5 mi into trip|~58m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.04 one way
$12.08 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg14 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$6.66
$13.32
premium
$4.71
$7.20
$14.39
diesel
$6.18
$9.44
$18.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 64% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
11.6
0
$4.07
$1.86
Efficient EV
9.7
0
$3.40
$1.55
EV Truck/SUV
15.5
0
$5.43
$2.48
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Farmington, NM
Morning
in Farmington on Tuesday
Local time
9:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Mostly Clear
E 0 to 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 Tuesday
Local time
9:01 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
59m 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 mostly surface roads, with about 28% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter a long stretch of 27.3 miles on West Main Street before transitioning to Navajo Route 57 and US 64. Expect more rural cruising as you leave the main Farmington thoroughfares and head towards Cudei, with fewer exits and a more open feel.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 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 28.3 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 Farmington, NM to Cudei, NM is easy. At 59m with 28% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 28.3 miles (US 64): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles (N57 / Navajo Route 57): Navigation decision point; at 38.5 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.
Top landmarks
•Farmington Historic Downtown Commercial District — historic district in Farmington, New Mexico, United States
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. 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 28.3 miles (US 64): Navigation decision point; at 32.4 miles (N57 / Navajo Route 57): Navigation decision point; at 38.5 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.
