Chicago to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Chicago from Santa Fe?

The distance from Chicago to Santa Fe is 1072.1 miles (1725.3 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located WSW of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1328.9 miles, taking about 23h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 39min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois 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 Chicago 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.