Origin
Dickinson, TX
Late night in Dickinson on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dickinson, TX to Santa Fe, TX
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dickinson, TX
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Santa Fe, TX
Mark Direen
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion between Dickinson and Santa Fe, Texas, expect a brief journey covering just 8.4 miles. This trip typically takes around 14 minutes to complete, making it an ideal candidate for a half-day outing or a simple local commute. Since the drive is short, you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations or heavy travel planning. Budgeting is straightforward as well, with fuel costs expected to stay around $1. Both towns are located within the Great Plains region of Texas, ensuring a consistent landscape throughout your brief time behind the wheel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FM 646 | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Pine Drive | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| FM 1764 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Highway 6 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pine Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Farm-to-Market Road 1764 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
FM 646
— 3.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dickinson, TX and Santa Fe, TX.
1
Start on FM 517
159 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on FM 517
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Pine Street
3
Continue on FM 517
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pine Drive
4
Turn left onto FM 646
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
FM 646
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto FM 1764
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
FM 1764
6
Continue on FM 1764
497 ft
·
15 sec
·
Farm-to-Market Road 1764
7
At end of road, turn left onto TX 6
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Highway 6
8
Arrive at destination
TX 6
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
FM 646
Turn left onto FM 646
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
FM 1764
Turn right onto FM 1764
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
TX 6 / Highway 6
At end of road, turn left onto TX 6 / Highway 6
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.27 one way
$2.54 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.20 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| premium | $4.54 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Santa Fe, TX
Late night in Santa Fe on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
11 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
14m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating through local thoroughfares, specifically utilizing Pine Street, Pine Drive, and FM 646 to reach your destination. Because this route features a zero-percent highway share, your focus will remain on neighborhood and regional surface roads. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches to speak of, so you should be prepared for frequent turns and a slower pace. The overall experience is functional and direct, focusing on local connectivity rather than long-distance highway travel.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on FM 646.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FM 646 and Pine Drive. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near FM 646.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dickinson, TX to Santa Fe, TX is easy. At 14m with 65% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (FM 646): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (FM 1764): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (TX 6 / Highway 6): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Santa Fe, TX
Full guide →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 14m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on FM 646. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.9 miles (FM 646): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (FM 1764): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (TX 6 / Highway 6): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Santa Fe, TX before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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