Las Vegas to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

515.7 miles 830 km · straight line
632.4 miles actual route 1017.8 km · driving distance
11h 8min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Santa Fe?

The distance from Las Vegas to Santa Fe is 515.7 miles (830 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located E of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 632.4 miles, taking about 11h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Santa Fe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 8min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 22min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~14h 28min $76–$221* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Santa Fe

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM