Palm Springs, California to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

615.3 miles 990.2 km · straight line
738.3 miles estimated 1188.2 km · driving distance
14h 51min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Palm Springs, California from Santa Fe?

The distance from Palm Springs, California to Santa Fe is 615.3 miles (990.2 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located ENE of Palm Springs, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 738.3 miles, taking about 14h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Palm Springs, California 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Palm Springs, California 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 Palm Springs, California to Santa Fe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 51min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 49min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~19h 18min $89–$258* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Palm Springs, California & Santa Fe

Quick Facts

Palm Springs, California
33.83°N, 116.55°W
America/Los_Angeles
146m 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 205 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients