How far is Agua Fria, NM from Santa Fe, NM?

The driving distance from Agua Fria, NM to Santa Fe, NM is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.82 mi
00h 17m
Flight
5.24 mi
8.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.24 mi
Kilometers
8.44 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.82 mi
Kilometers
17.41 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Santa Fe
Wed, Apr 15, 2:32 PM MDT
Return by in Agua Fria
Wed, Apr 15, 2:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Agua Fria
2026-04-15T14:15
Arrive Santa Fe
Wed, Apr 15, 2:32 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Agua Fria
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eldorado at Santa Fe
NM

City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Agua Fria
3 mi
00h 08m
To Santa Fe
7.8 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Agua Fria and Santa Fe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Agua Fria and Santa Fe.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Agua Fria Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Agua Fria Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Siler Road

    1 km · 2 min · Siler Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cerrillos Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Cerrillos Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Galisteo Street

    1342 ft · 55 sec · Galisteo Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West San Francisco Street

    847 ft · 27 sec · West San Francisco Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East San Francisco Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Agua Fria and Santa Fe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cerrillos Road
3.37 mi · 31%
Agua Fria Street
1.55 mi · 14%
Siler Road
0.63 mi · 6%
Galisteo Street
0.25 mi · 2%
West San Francisco Street
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Cerrillos Road

Turn left onto Cerrillos Road

3.37 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
5.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eldorado at Santa Fe
00h 08m from Agua Fria
Leave By
7:54 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Agua Fria and Sunny near Santa Fe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Agua Fria to Santa Fe?

The road trip is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eldorado at Santa Fe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Agua Fria and 7.8 miles from Santa Fe.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Agua Fria and Sunny near Santa Fe.

Stop Ideas Near Eldorado at Santa Fe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Eldorado at Santa Fe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Torreon Park
Scenic stop 1.8 mi away

Torreon Park

Santa Fe , NM
1515 W Alameda St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Rating 4.5/5 102 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Santa Fe
Meeting point 3 mi away

City of Santa Fe

Santa Fe , NM
200 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Rating 4.6/5 5 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1.5 mi away

Santa Fe Housing Authority

Santa Fe , NM
664 Alta Vista St, Santa Fe, NM 87505
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Housing authority
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 3 mi away

City Hall Park

Santa Fe , NM
200 Lincoln Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Rating 4.0/5 2 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eldorado at Santa Fe.

RAIL

Lamy station

7 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

18 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Las Vegas station

66 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

81 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Agua Fria and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 5.24 mi (8.44 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Agua Fria

Agua Fria is a place in New Mexico, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.6544800, -106.0222400
Altitude2000
CountryUnited States
Santa Fe

#2 Santa Fe

The capital of New Mexico.

Population84,996
Coordinates35.6869800, -105.9378000
Altitude2132
CountryUnited States
Start: (-106.022143, 35.654503)
End: East San Francisco Street (-105.937832, 35.686891)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $1.44
Round trip
$2.88
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.44 $2.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.62 $3.24
Premium $4.63 $1.76 $3.52
Diesel $5.42 $2.06 $4.12

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Agua Fria and Santa Fe. The current time is 14:15:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.