Road Trips from Santa Fe, NM
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
14
Shortest
0.5h
With Parks Nearby
10
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
Arroyo Seco, NM
2h 4m80.7 mi one way
Navajo, NM
3h 22m134.7 mi one way
Capitan, NM
3h 58m179.3 mi one way
Crownpoint, NM
3h 33m192.5 mi one way
Twin Lakes, NM
3h 46m213.1 mi one way
Weekend trip
Alamogordo, NM
4h 43m216.7 mi one way
Waterflow, NM
4h 22m226.5 mi one way
Atoka, NM
4h 42m237.2 mi one way
Berino, NM
5h 21m305.6 mi one way
Flora Vista, NM
4h210.3 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Arroyo Seco, NM
2h 4m80.7 mi one way
Navajo, NM
3h 22m134.7 mi one way
Alamogordo, NM
4h 43m216.7 mi one way
Capitan, NM
3h 58m179.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Avoid low-desert routes at midday; pick mountain destinations instead.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Desert driving is at its best — cool days, clear light.
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Other nearby cities with their own escape planners.
Ready to plan?
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