Manhattan to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

567.4 miles 913.2 km · straight line
680.9 miles estimated 1095.8 km · driving distance
13h 42min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
248° WSW bearing direction

How far is Manhattan from Santa Fe?

The distance from Manhattan to Santa Fe is 567.4 miles (913.2 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located WSW of Manhattan. By car, the driving distance is approximately 680.9 miles, taking about 13h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Manhattan 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan to Santa Fe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 42min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 26min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 49min $82–$238* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manhattan & Santa Fe

Quick Facts

Manhattan
39.18°N, 96.57°W
America/Chicago
311m 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 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients