How far is Chimayo, NM from Santa Fe, NM?
The driving distance from Chimayo, NM to Santa Fe, NM is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chimayo and Santa Fe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chimayo and Santa Fe.
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Start on Route 76
1.8 mi · 4 min · Route 76
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Continue on Santa Cruz Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Santa Cruz Road
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Turn left onto La Puebla Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · La Puebla Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Santa Fe Highway
6.3 mi · 10 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Taos Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on US 84/285
7.5 mi · 9 min · US 84/285
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Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward Guadalupe Street
1568 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on North Guadalupe Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Guadalupe Street
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Turn left onto West San Francisco Street
1755 ft · 54 sec · West San Francisco Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East San Francisco Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chimayo and Santa Fe.
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.
US 84/285
Continue on US 84/285
7.52 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Chimayo 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 Chimayo to Santa Fe?
The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Pojoaque is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Chimayo and 13.9 miles from Santa Fe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:14 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chimayo and Sunny near Santa Fe.
Stop Ideas Near Pojoaque
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Torreon Park
Espanola Animal Control
City of Santa Fe
Santa Fe Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pojoaque.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Lamy station
Las Vegas station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chimayo and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 21.9 mi (35.25 km).
#1 Chimayo
City in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 3,177 |
| Coordinates | 36.0039100, -105.9469700 |
| Altitude | 1851 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Fe
The capital of New Mexico.
| Population | 84,996 |
| Coordinates | 35.6869800, -105.9378000 |
| Altitude | 2132 |
| Country | United States |
End: East San Francisco Street (-105.937832, 35.686891)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.53 | $9.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
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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