Boulder to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

301.2 miles 484.8 km · straight line
376.6 miles estimated 606 km · driving distance
7h 35min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
187° S bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Santa Fe?

The distance from Boulder to Santa Fe is 301.2 miles (484.8 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located S of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 376.6 miles, taking about 7h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Boulder 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 Boulder to Santa Fe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 35min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 6min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 12min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Santa Fe

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m 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 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients