Salt Lake City to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

476.5 miles 766.9 km · straight line
571.8 miles estimated 920.3 km · driving distance
11h 30min estimated drive time
$55 - $68 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
135° SE bearing direction

How far is Salt Lake City from Santa Fe?

The distance from Salt Lake City to Santa Fe is 476.5 miles (766.9 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located SE of Salt Lake City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 571.8 miles, taking about 11h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Salt Lake City in Utah 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Santa Fe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 30min $55 - $68 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 48min $46–$86* Budget
Train ~10h 56min $69–$200* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Salt Lake City & Santa Fe

Quick Facts

Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m 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 159 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients