Sacramento to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Sacramento from Santa Fe?
The distance from Sacramento to Santa Fe is 878.7 miles (1414.2 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located E of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1140.8 miles, taking about 20h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Santa Fe
Suggested Stops Between Sacramento & Santa Fe
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 293 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
- You could travel this distance about 28.3 times to circle the Earth's equator