Austin, Texas to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

604.4 miles 972.7 km · straight line
685.9 miles actual route 1103.9 km · driving distance
12h 37min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from Santa Fe?

The distance from Austin, Texas to Santa Fe is 604.4 miles (972.7 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located NW of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 685.9 miles, taking about 12h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas and Santa Fe in New Mexico.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Texas and Santa Fe. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Austin, Texas to Santa Fe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 37min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 8min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~16h 24min $82–$240* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & Santa Fe

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM