Kansas City to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

666 miles 1071.9 km · straight line
755.5 miles actual route 1215.9 km · driving distance
14h 25min estimated drive time
$73 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Santa Fe?

The distance from Kansas City to Santa Fe is 666 miles (1071.9 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located WSW of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 755.5 miles, taking about 14h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Kansas City in Missouri 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Santa Fe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 25min $73 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 18min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~18h 45min $91–$264* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Santa Fe

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM