Little Rock to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Little Rock from Santa Fe?

The distance from Little Rock to Santa Fe is 772.5 miles (1243.2 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located W of Little Rock. By car, the driving distance is approximately 927 miles, taking about 18h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Little Rock 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. 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 Little Rock 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.