How far is Clayton, NM from Santa Fe, NM?
The driving distance from Clayton, NM to Santa Fe, NM is about 215.6 miles (346.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Mora County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Santa Fe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Santa Fe.
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Start on Main Street
123 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Monroe Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Monroe Street
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Continue on Springer Highway
81.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Springer Highway
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Turn left onto Maxwell Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Maxwell Avenue
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Turn straight
1283 ft · 28 sec
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Take the ramp left
128 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 466: Old Pecos Trail
981 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
152 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Pecos Trail
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Pecos Trail
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Continue on Old Santa Fe Trail
1.1 km · 2 min · Old Santa Fe Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Water Street
36 m · 9 sec · East Water Street
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Turn right onto Old Santa Fe Trail
102 m · 20 sec · Old Santa Fe Trail
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Turn right onto East San Francisco Street
29 m · 3 sec · East 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 Clayton and Santa Fe.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Maxwell Avenue
Take the ramp left
128 mi · 02h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Clayton 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 Clayton to Santa Fe?
The road trip is about 215.6 miles (346.9 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wagon Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Clayton and 107.9 miles from Santa Fe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.82 one way or $57.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clayton and Mostly Sunny near Santa Fe.
Stop Ideas Near Wagon Mound
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 Wagon Mound.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 162.61 mi (261.69 km).
#1 Clayton
Town in New Mexico
| Population | 2,660 |
| Coordinates | 36.4516900, -103.1841000 |
| Altitude | 1541 |
| 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: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.82 | $57.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.41 | $64.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.20 | $70.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $41.21 | $82.42 |
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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