Oakland to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

914.8 miles 1472.3 km · straight line
1135.5 miles actual route 1827.4 km · driving distance
20h 6min estimated drive time
$109 - $134 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
94° E bearing direction

How far is Oakland from Santa Fe?

The distance from Oakland to Santa Fe is 914.8 miles (1472.3 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located E of Oakland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1135.5 miles, taking about 20h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Oakland in California 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. 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 Oakland 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 Oakland to Santa Fe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 6min $109 - $134 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 7min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~26h 8min $136–$397* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oakland & Santa Fe

Quick Facts

Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m 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 305 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM