San Antonio to Santa Fe: Road Trip Guide & Distance

612.1 miles 985.1 km · straight line
697.5 miles actual route 1122.5 km · driving distance
12h 35min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
317° NW bearing direction

How far is San Antonio from Santa Fe?

The distance from San Antonio to Santa Fe is 612.1 miles (985.1 km) as the crow flies. Santa Fe is located NW of San Antonio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 697.5 miles, taking about 12h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — San Antonio in Texas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Santa Fe

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 35min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 6min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~16h 22min $84–$244* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Antonio & Santa Fe

Quick Facts

San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m 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 204 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM