Santa Fe, NM Road Trips

With 16 routes heading out and 19 heading in, Santa Fe, NM works well as a launching point in the Desert Southwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 20-mile quick runs to 306-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Santa Fe, NM spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.

capital city of New Mexico, United States

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Trip Routes

35

Longest Drive

305.6 mi

Berino, NM

Quickest Drive

28m

Nambe, NM

Plan Around Santa Fe, NM

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Santa Fe, NM is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Loving, NM to Santa Fe, NM 279.8 mi · 5h 33m Carlsbad, NM to Santa Fe, NM 267.1 mi · 5h 17m Texico, NM to Santa Fe, NM 221.4 mi · 4h 14m Clovis, NM to Santa Fe, NM 212.4 mi · 4h 4m

Continue From Santa Fe, NM

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Santa Fe, NM to Berino, NM 305.6 mi · 5h 21m Santa Fe, NM to Atoka, NM 237.2 mi · 4h 42m Santa Fe, NM to Waterflow, NM 226.5 mi · 4h 22m Santa Fe, NM to Alamogordo, NM 216.7 mi · 4h 43m

Trips from Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe, NM to Berino, NM

305.6 mi 5h 21m

Santa Fe, NM to Atoka, NM

237.2 mi 4h 42m

Santa Fe, NM to Waterflow, NM

226.5 mi 4h 22m

Santa Fe, NM to Alamogordo, NM

216.7 mi 4h 43m

Santa Fe, NM to Twin Lakes, NM

213.1 mi 3h 46m

Santa Fe, NM to Clovis, NM

212.9 mi 4h 5m

Santa Fe, NM to Flora Vista, NM

210.3 mi 4h

Santa Fe, NM to Crownpoint, NM

192.5 mi 3h 33m

Santa Fe, NM to Capitan, NM

179.3 mi 3h 58m

Santa Fe, NM to Navajo, NM

134.7 mi 3h 22m

Santa Fe, NM to Belen, NM

96.1 mi 1h 45m

Santa Fe, NM to Arroyo Seco, NM

80.7 mi 2h 4m

Santa Fe, NM to Jemez Pueblo, NM

74.5 mi 1h 29m

Santa Fe, NM to Ranchos de Taos, NM

66.1 mi 1h 34m

Santa Fe, NM to La Mesilla, NM

25.7 mi 37m

Santa Fe, NM to Nambe, NM

19.5 mi 28m

Driving from Santa Fe, NM

On average, trips departing from Santa Fe, NM run 156 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 7m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 306 miles (5h 21m), while the shortest is just 20 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Santa Fe, NM most often head toward Berino, NM (305.6 mi, 5h 21m), Atoka, NM (237.2 mi, 4h 42m), Waterflow, NM (226.5 mi, 4h 22m), Alamogordo, NM (216.7 mi, 4h 43m), and Twin Lakes, NM (213.1 mi, 3h 46m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NM currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 156-mile trip from Santa Fe, NM, budget about $23 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 16 mapped routes leaving Santa Fe, NM and 19 routes heading into Santa Fe, NM, covering 35 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 306 miles.

The longest mapped route from Santa Fe, NM covers 306 miles and takes approximately 5h 21m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.

The average route from Santa Fe, NM runs about 156 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 7m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 156-mile trip from Santa Fe, NM costs roughly $23 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Santa Fe, NM include Berino, NM, Atoka, NM, Waterflow, NM and Alamogordo, NM. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.