Apache Junction to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

355.7 miles 572.5 km · straight line
426.9 miles estimated 687 km · driving distance
8h 35min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Apache Junction from Santa Fe?

The distance from Apache Junction to Santa Fe is 355.7 miles (572.5 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located ENE of Apache Junction. By car, the driving distance is approximately 426.9 miles, taking about 8h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Apache Junction in Arizona and Santa Fe in New Mexico.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apache Junction and Santa Fe. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Apache Junction to Santa Fe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 35min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 18min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 9min $51–$149* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apache Junction & Santa Fe

Quick Facts

Apache Junction
33.42°N, 111.55°W
America/Phoenix
525m elevation
Santa Fe
35.69°N, 105.94°W
America/Denver
2134m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients