Omaha to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

663.3 miles 1067.4 km · straight line
822.6 miles actual route 1323.9 km · driving distance
15h 47min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
238° WSW bearing direction

How far is Omaha from Santa Fe?

The distance from Omaha to Santa Fe is 663.3 miles (1067.4 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located WSW of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 822.6 miles, taking about 15h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Omaha in Nebraska 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 Omaha 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 Omaha to Santa Fe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 47min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 56min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~20h 31min $99–$288* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Omaha & Santa Fe

Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m 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 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM