Farmington to Los Chavez is 211.7 miles and takes about 4 hours 5 minutes via West Broadway Street and East Broadway Avenue, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within New Mexico's Desert Southwest region for its entirety. Expect a drive primarily on surface roads, offering a more connected feel to the local landscape compared to interstate travel. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day of driving.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105.9 miles from Farmington, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Bloomfield Boulevard
150.5 mi
2h 48m
I 25
38.3 mi
40m
Bloomfield Highway
11.3 mi
15m
NM 314
5.2 mi
8m
East Broadway Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
US 550
1 mi
1m
West Broadway Street
0.9 mi
1m
Main Street Southwest
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
South Bloomfield Boulevard
— 150.5 mi, about 2h 48m
Traffic on I-25
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,778 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,605
Quietest
2 AM
~104 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 93 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Farmington, NM and Los Chavez, NM.
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Start on US 64 Business
428 ft·12 sec·West Broadway Street
2
Continue on US 64 Business
0.8 mi·1 min·West Broadway Street
3
Continue on US 64 Business
1.6 mi·2 min·East Broadway Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 64
11 mi·15 min·Bloomfield Highway
5
Take the exit
484 ft·13 sec
6
Merge onto US 550
150 mi·2 hr 48 min·South Bloomfield Boulevard
7
Continue on US 550
0.1 mi·12 sec·US 550
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 550
0.9 mi·1 min·US 550
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 25 South
10
Merge onto I 25
38 mi·40 min·I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 203Toward HR 66: University of New Mexico Valencia CampusUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto NM 6
0.3 mi·32 sec·Main Street Southwest
13
Continue on NM 6
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street Northwest
14
Continue on NM 6
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street Southwest
15
Turn right onto NM 314
0.5 mi·59 sec·NM-314
16
Continue on NM 314
5.2 mi·8 min·NM 314
17
Turn right onto Square Deal Road
0.1 mi·24 sec·Square Deal Road
18
Arrive at destination
Square Deal Road
Trip Plan
Given this is a single-day drive of just over 4 hours, you have flexibility in your departure time. Leaving Farmington in the morning allows ample daylight to reach Los Chavez without feeling rushed. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the 211.7 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is around $32, and services might be more spaced out on surface roads than along a major interstate. The route's profile as mostly surface roads means you'll be passing through towns and communities, so pay attention to posted speed limits.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 105.9 miles from Farmington, NM, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 150.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 47 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.9 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Los Chavez, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Farmington, NM so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Farmington, NM
This is one driving day of about 211.7 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Farmington, NM.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on South Bloomfield Boulevard for about 150.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 13.7 and 204 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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13.7 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
13.8 mi into trip|~19m in|US 550 / South Bloomfield Boulevard
Merge onto US 550 / South Bloomfield Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
165.3 mi into trip|~3h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 25 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 25 South
5
165.7 mi into trip|~3h 11m in|I 25
Merge onto I 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
204 mi into trip|~3h 51m in
Take the exit toward HR 66: University of New Mexico Valencia Campus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 203
Toward HR 66: University of New Mexico Valencia...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.41 one way
$64.81 round trip
$3.89/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.31
$35.89
$71.78
premium
$4.65
$38.75
$77.50
diesel
$6.28
$52.31
$104.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.5
0
$22.23
$10.16
Efficient EV
52.9
0
$18.52
$8.47
EV Truck/SUV
84.7
1
$29.64
$13.55
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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 19, 2026
Origin
Farmington, NM
Late night
in Farmington on Friday
Local time
5:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
70°F
Sunny
SE 0 to 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Los Chavez, NM
Late night
in Los Chavez on Friday
Local time
5:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 0 to 10 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Petroglyph National Monument
National Monument
Petroglyph National Monument protects one of the largest petroglyph sites in North America, featuring designs and symbols carved onto volcanic rocks by Native Americans and Spanish settlers 400 to 700...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 182.5
Caution: Be City Smart: Take precautions to secure your vehicle and valuables.
Aztec Ruins has some of the best-preserved Chacoan structures of its kind. Learn more about the ancestral Pueblo people in the park's museum and explore the Aztec West great house to see exceptionally...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 14.6
Explore the monumental structures and breathtaking landscape at Chaco, a thriving regional center for the ancestral Pueblo people from 850 to 1250 CE (Common Era), through hiking & biking trails, rang...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
$25
near mile 51.1
Bandelier National Monument protects over 33,000 acres of ruggedly beautiful canyon and mesa country. Petroglyphs, dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, and standing masonry walls pay tribute to...
30 mi from route
~75 min detour
$25
near mile 153.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway share. You'll begin on West Broadway Street and continue onto East Broadway Avenue and Bloomfield Highway. Given the extensive use of surface roads, expect a consistent pace without the rapid acceleration and deceleration often found on highways. You'll likely notice more frequent intersections and transitions through populated areas compared to a limited-access road.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 150.5 mi on South Bloomfield Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.7 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 211.7 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.8 miles (US 550 / South Bloomfield Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 165.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 211.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 150.5 miles on South Bloomfield Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas 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, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.8 miles (US 550 / South Bloomfield Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 165.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Petroglyph National Monument, Aztec Ruins National Monument and Chaco Culture National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Los Chavez, NM, but most travelers stay overnight.
