Leavenworth, Kansas to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

653.1 miles 1051.1 km · straight line
783.7 miles estimated 1261.3 km · driving distance
15h 46min estimated drive time
$75 - $93 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
251° WSW bearing direction

How far is Leavenworth, Kansas from Santa Fe?

The distance from Leavenworth, Kansas to Santa Fe is 653.1 miles (1051.1 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located WSW of Leavenworth, Kansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 783.7 miles, taking about 15h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Leavenworth, Kansas in Kansas 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 Leavenworth, Kansas 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 Leavenworth, Kansas to Santa Fe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 46min $75 - $93 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 55min $63–$118* Budget
Train ~20h 30min $94–$274* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Leavenworth, Kansas & Santa Fe

Quick Facts

Leavenworth, Kansas
39.31°N, 94.92°W
America/Chicago
256m 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 218 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients