Santa Fe to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

888.9 miles 1430.6 km · straight line
1066.7 miles estimated 1716.7 km · driving distance
21h 28min estimated drive time
$103 - $126 estimated fuel cost
~2h 17min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Santa Fe from St. Louis?

The distance from Santa Fe to St. Louis is 888.9 miles (1430.6 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located ENE of Santa Fe. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1066.7 miles, taking about 21h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 17min. Both are located in United States — Santa Fe in New Mexico and St. Louis in Missouri.

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 Santa Fe and St. Louis. 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 Santa Fe to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 28min $103 - $126 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 46min $85–$160* Budget
Train ~27h 54min $128–$373* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Santa Fe & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Santa Fe
35.69°N, 105.94°W
America/Denver
2134m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 296 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 74 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients