Santa Fe, NM
New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM is a gateway to great road trips in 25 driving routes available. Browse 25 routes with drive times, distances, and gas costs.
Driving Times from Santa Fe, NM
25 destinations
Medium Trips — 1
Long Distance — 24
Frequently Asked Questions
How Far Is Santa Fe, NM from Major Cities?
Approximate road distances and non-stop drive times from Santa Fe, NM to nearby major cities. The closest major hub is Albuquerque, roughly 70 miles away by road.
Estimates assume typical highway speeds without extended stops; actual times vary with traffic and weather.
Nearest Major Airports to Santa Fe, NM
If part of the trip is by air, these are the closest major airports to Santa Fe, NM by road:
Airport drive times are door-to-terminal estimates — add time for parking and security.
Driving from Santa Fe, NM: What to Know
Santa Fe, NM, New Mexico makes a practical base for exploring the Southwest by car. Before a longer trip, give the vehicle a quick once-over — tire pressure, washer fluid, and wipers — and download offline maps, as coverage can thin out between towns on rural stretches. The main corridor for trips listed on this page is I-95, so check for construction or closures on that route before setting out.
All drive times on this page assume normal conditions. Gas cost estimates use a 30 MPG vehicle at current average fuel prices — a hybrid or EV can cut that cost roughly in half, and you can compare electric options on our EV trip pages.