How far is Carracas, NM from Santa Clara, NM?
The driving distance from Carracas, NM to Santa Clara, NM is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in New Mexico
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carracas and Santa Clara.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carracas and Santa Clara.
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Start on the route
10 m · 1 sec
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Continue on Cabracas Road
1552 ft · 44 sec · Cabracas Road
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Turn right onto Trujillo Road
4.5 mi · 11 min · Trujillo Road
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Continue on Trujillo Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Trujillo Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Juanita Road
9.5 mi · 30 min · Juanita Road
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Continue straight
3139 ft · 2 min
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Turn slight right
61 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Narrow Gauge Street
4.2 mi · 10 min · Narrow Gauge Street
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Continue on Jicarilla Boulevard
13 mi · 19 min · Jicarilla Boulevard
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
71.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit right toward Los Alamos Highway
56 m · 5 sec · Los Alamos Highway
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Merge slight left onto Los Alamos Highway
3020 ft · 59 sec · Los Alamos Highway
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Continue straight
3220 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Kee Street
1834 ft · 1 min · Kee Street
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Turn left
76 m · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carracas and Santa Clara.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jicarilla Boulevard
Continue straight
71.8 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carracas and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Santa Clara.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carracas to Santa Clara?
The road trip is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Chama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Carracas and 64.8 miles from Santa Clara.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Carracas and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Santa Clara.
Stop Ideas Near Chama
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chama.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carracas and Santa Clara. Straight-line distance: 95.88 mi (154.3 km).
#1 Carracas
Carracas is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.9986200, -107.2450400 |
| Altitude | 1884 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Clara
Village in Grant County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,761 |
| Coordinates | 35.9697500, -106.0869700 |
| Altitude | 1712 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kee Street (-106.087811, 35.969939)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $17.31 | $34.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.46 | $38.93 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.14 | $42.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.75 | $49.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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