Phoenix to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

381.8 miles 614.4 km · straight line
479.9 miles actual route 772.4 km · driving distance
8h 59min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Phoenix from Santa Fe?

The distance from Phoenix to Santa Fe is 381.8 miles (614.4 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located ENE of Phoenix. By car, the driving distance is approximately 479.9 miles, taking about 8h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Phoenix in Arizona and Santa Fe in New Mexico.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Santa Fe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 59min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 47min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~8h 32min $58–$168* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m 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 127 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM