Cedar Rapids to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

882.8 miles 1420.8 km · straight line
1059.4 miles estimated 1705 km · driving distance
21h 19min estimated drive time
$102 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
245° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Santa Fe?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Santa Fe is 882.8 miles (1420.8 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located WSW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1059.4 miles, taking about 21h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to Santa Fe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 19min $102 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 35min $85–$159* Budget
Train ~27h 43min $127–$371* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Santa Fe

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m 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 294 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients