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Trip from Jarales, NM to Farmington, NM
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
219.9 mi
354 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 0m
★
6 AM
4h 13m
8 AM
4h 39m
10 AM
4h 22m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 38m
8 PM
4h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jarales, NM
Israel Torres
Farmington, NM
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Jarales to Farmington is 219.9 miles and takes about 4h 13m via US 550 and I 25, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Mexico's Desert Southwest region, offering a straightforward drive for a single day. You'll encounter a highway-focused experience for most of the journey, making it an efficient way to cover the distance. Plan for a direct route with minimal detours, suitable for those prioritizing arrival time. The estimated fuel cost is quite manageable, adding to its appeal as a practical, one-day excursion.
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
110 miles from Jarales, NM
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 550 | 151.6 mi | 2h 50m |
| I 25 | 51.3 mi | 53m |
| West Broadway Boulevard | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| East Broadway Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Highway 116 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Castillo Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| West Broadway Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Jarales Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 550
— 151.6 mi, about 2h 50m
Traffic on I-25
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,678 veh/hr typical · worst 1,999
Quietest
2 AM
~108 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 41 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 Jarales, NM and Farmington, NM.
1
Start on Cordova Loop
68 ft
·
8 sec
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Cordova Loop
2
Turn left onto NM 109
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Jarales Road
3
Turn left onto Castillo Road
0.8 mi
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3 min
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Castillo Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Castillo Road
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Castillo Road
5
Turn right onto NM 116
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 116
6
At end of road, turn left onto I 25 Business
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Main Street
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
8
Merge onto I 25
51 mi
·
53 min
·
I 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 242
Toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
11
Continue on US 550
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 550
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on US 550
150 mi
·
2 hr 47 min
·
US 550
13
Turn left onto US 64
11 mi
·
15 min
·
West Broadway Boulevard
14
Turn slight right onto US 64 Business
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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East Broadway Avenue
15
Continue on US 64 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 64 Business
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 13m duration, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day, so aim for an early morning departure to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $33, this is an efficient journey. The longest stretch is over 150 miles, so ensure you're fueled up before embarking on that segment. West Broadway Boulevard is one of your main roads, so keep an eye out for signage as you navigate through populated areas toward your destination.
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 110 miles from Jarales, NM, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.6 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 48 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110 miles or 2h 5m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Farmington, NM than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jarales, 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 Jarales, NM
This is one driving day of about 219.9 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Jarales, 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 US 550 for about 151.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 110 miles from Jarales, NM, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 550 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 151.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.3 mi from route
Hodges Oil Company Inc.
1.5 mi from route
Bust Out Escape Room
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.4 mi from route
~3 min detour
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Hours: 12:30–9:30 pm
+15055081155
Visit websiteRainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Co.
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15058231111
Visit websiteAnderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+15057686020
Visit websiteBust Out Escape Room Albuquerque
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, short detour
Early stretch
2.7 mi from route
~7 min detour
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Hours: 12:30–9:30 pm
+15055081155
Visit websiteHarvey House Museum
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Belen, New Mexico
Hours: 12–5 pm
+15058610581
Visit websiteFarmington Museum
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
Farmington, New Mexico
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15055991174
Visit websiteHaynes Community Center and Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~12 min detour
Early stretch
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Hours: 6 am–8 pm
+15058917240
Visit websiteCibola National Forest
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~11 min detour
Early stretch
4.4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm
+15053463900
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NM 109 / Jarales Road
Turn left onto NM 109 / Jarales Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.7 mi into trip
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~7m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
3 mi into trip
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~8m in
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I 25
Merge onto I 25
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
54.4 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
Take the exit toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 242
Toward US 550 North, NM 165 East: Placitas, Ber...
7
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado Historic Site
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 550: Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Coronado...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.53 one way
$61.05 round trip
$3.53/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.95 | $34.15 | $68.31 |
| premium | $4.29 | $37.13 | $74.26 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $41.52 | $83.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66 | 0 | $23.09 | $10.56 |
| Efficient EV | 55 | 0 | $19.24 | $8.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88 | 1 | $30.79 | $14.07 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Origin
Jarales, NM
Late night in Jarales on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
MDT
Current temp
92°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 mph
21% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 11:40AM MDT until July 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 11:40AM MDT until July 19 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Destination
Farmington, NM
Late night in Farmington on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
MDT
Current temp
89°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 5 to 10 mph
16% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 11:40AM MDT until July 18 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 18 at 11:40AM MDT until July 19 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 13m 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 37.9
Caution: Be City Smart: Take precautions to secure your vehicle and valuables.
Aztec Ruins National Monument
National Monument
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
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 204.8
View on nps.gov
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
$25
near mile 166.8
View on nps.gov
Bandelier National Monument
National Monument
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
~74 min detour
$25
near mile 68.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 93% of it utilizing major roadways like US 550 and I 25. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including one uninterrupted segment of 151.6 miles on US 550. While the profile suggests a focus on highways, expect transitions between different major roads as you progress toward Farmington. The drive is designed for forward momentum, minimizing complex navigation and maximizing your time on the open road.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 151.6 mi on US 550.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 550 and I 25. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NM 109 / Jarales Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 219.9 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (NM 109 / Jarales Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
7,246 ft
4,790 ft
Total Climb
2,787 ft
Total Descent
2,280 ft
Highest Point
7,246 ft
~125.7 mi in
Elevation Range
2,456 ft
Notable High Points
5,519 ft at ~62.8 miles
+45 ft prominence
7,246 ft at ~125.7 miles
+432 ft prominence
7,100 ft at ~157.1 miles
+286 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Jarales, NM and Farmington, NM, road signs point toward Bernalillo, Rio Rancho and Coronado Historic Site.
Bernalillo
54.4 mi in
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~1h 2m
Rio Rancho
54.4 mi in
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~1h 2m
Coronado Historic Site
54.6 mi in
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~1h 2m
About the Cities
Starting in Jarales, NM
Full guide →Arriving in Farmington, NM
Full guide →Founded 1901
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 13m. Total distance: 219.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 151.6 miles on US 550. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 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: near the start (NM 109 / Jarales Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3 miles (I 25): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Farmington, NM, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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