Fayetteville, Arkansas to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

659.6 miles 1061.6 km · straight line
791.6 miles estimated 1273.9 km · driving distance
15h 55min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Santa Fe?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Santa Fe is 659.6 miles (1061.6 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located W of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 791.6 miles, taking about 15h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas 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 Fayetteville, Arkansas 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 Fayetteville, Arkansas to Santa Fe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 55min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 6min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 42min $95–$277* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Santa Fe

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m 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 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients