Santa Fe, TX Road Trips
With 8 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Santa Fe, TX works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 8-mile quick runs to 569-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Santa Fe, TX spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
10
Longest Drive
569 mi
Lubbock, TX
Quickest Drive
14m
Dickinson, TX
Plan Around Santa Fe, TX
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Santa Fe, TX is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Santa Fe, TX
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Santa Fe, TX
Santa Fe, TX to Lubbock, TX
Santa Fe, TX to Dallas, TX
Santa Fe, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
Santa Fe, TX to Austin, TX
Santa Fe, TX to Houston, TX
Santa Fe, TX to Galveston, TX
Santa Fe, TX to Village of Tiki Island, TX
Driving from Santa Fe, TX
The typical drive from Santa Fe, TX covers about 168 miles and takes around 3h 12m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 569 miles (10h 23m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Santa Fe, TX are Lubbock, TX (569 mi, 10h 23m), Dallas, TX (274.1 mi, 4h 58m), Corpus Christi, TX (223.6 mi, 4h 34m), Austin, TX (197.5 mi, 3h 44m), and Houston, TX (36.1 mi, 48m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in TX currently averages around $3.78 per gallon. For the typical 168-mile trip from Santa Fe, TX, budget about $25 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 8 mapped routes leaving Santa Fe, TX and 3 routes heading into Santa Fe, TX, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 569 miles.
The longest mapped route from Santa Fe, TX covers 569 miles and takes approximately 10h 23m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.
The average route from Santa Fe, TX runs about 168 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.78/gallon for regular), the average 168-mile trip from Santa Fe, TX costs roughly $25 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, TX include Lubbock, TX, Dallas, TX, Corpus Christi, TX and Austin, TX. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Santa Fe, TX by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
12,828
Median Income
$95,815
Median Home Value
$290,200
Median Age
44.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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