How far is Angel Fire, NM from Santa Fe, NM?

The driving distance from Angel Fire, NM to Santa Fe, NM is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.6 mi
02h 01m
Flight
60.91 mi
98.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.91 mi
Kilometers
98.03 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.6 mi
Kilometers
147.42 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Santa Fe
Thu, Apr 30, 12:41 AM MDT
Return by in Angel Fire
Thu, Apr 30, 2:42 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Angel Fire
2026-04-29T22:39
Arrive Santa Fe
Thu, Apr 30, 12:41 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Angel Fire
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Dixon
NM

Unincorporated community in New Mexico

From Angel Fire
45.7 mi
01h 00m
To Santa Fe
45.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
32°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Angel Fire and Santa Fe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Angel Fire and Santa Fe.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    833 ft · 39 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mountain View Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Mountain View Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left

    18.9 mi · 36 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Paseo del Canon East

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Paseo del Canon East

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Paseo del Canon

    43 m · 8 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Paseo del Canon East

    1357 ft · 33 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Paseo del Canon

    40 m · 2 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Paseo del Canon East

    1607 ft · 39 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Paseo del Canon

    32 m · 2 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Paseo del Canon East

    892 ft · 22 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Paseo del Pueblo Sur

    40.4 mi · 57 min · Paseo del Pueblo Sur

  12. 12

    Continue on North Riverside Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Riverside Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Riverside Drive Southeast

    931 ft · 25 sec · Riverside Drive Southeast

  14. 14

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    2546 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Santa Fe Highway

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Taos Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Taos Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on US 84/285

    7.5 mi · 9 min · US 84/285

  18. 18

    Continue on North Saint Francis Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Saint Francis Drive

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward Guadalupe Street

    1568 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on North Guadalupe Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Guadalupe Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West San Francisco Street

    1755 ft · 54 sec · West San Francisco Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East San Francisco Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Angel Fire and Santa Fe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paseo del Pueblo Sur
40.4 mi · 44%
Santa Fe Highway
8.66 mi · 9%
US 84/285
7.52 mi · 8%
Taos Highway
4.67 mi · 5%
North Riverside Drive
2.84 mi · 3%
Mountain View Boulevard
2.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Paseo del Pueblo Sur

Turn left onto Paseo del Pueblo Sur

40.4 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
60.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dixon
01h 00m from Angel Fire
Leave By
2:28 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Angel Fire and Mostly Sunny near Santa Fe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Angel Fire to Santa Fe?

The road trip is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Angel Fire and 45.9 miles from Santa Fe.

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

The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.23 one way or $24.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Angel Fire and Mostly Sunny near Santa Fe.

Stop Ideas Near Dixon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dixon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dixon.

BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

57 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Lamy station

80 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
RAIL

Las Vegas station

91 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Angel Fire and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 60.91 mi (98.03 km).

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#1 Angel Fire

Town in New Mexico

Population1,070
Coordinates36.3930900, -105.2850100
Altitude2562
CountryUnited States
Santa Fe

#2 Santa Fe

The capital of New Mexico.

Population84,996
Coordinates35.6869800, -105.9378000
Altitude2132
CountryUnited States
Start: (-105.284547, 36.393083)
End: East San Francisco Street (-105.937832, 35.686891)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.24 L · about $12.23
Round trip
$24.46
6.46 gal · 24.48 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.23 $24.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.76 $27.51
Premium $4.63 $14.94 $29.88
Diesel $5.42 $17.49 $34.98

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Angel Fire and Santa Fe. The current time is 22:39:54.

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.