How far is Dallas, TX from Santa Fe, TX?
The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Santa Fe, TX is about 275 miles (442.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.9 miles (411.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Leon County, Texas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Santa Fe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Santa Fe.
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Start on North Lamar Street
132 m · 14 sec · North Lamar Street
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Turn right onto McKinney Avenue
1118 ft · 25 sec · McKinney Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 75 North
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Woodall Rodgers Freeway
2170 ft · 37 sec · Woodall Rodgers Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 45 South: Houston
2537 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Julius Schepps Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
234.2 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Julius Schepps Freeway
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Continue on Gulf Freeway
28.6 mi · 34 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 517: Dickinson
1204 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
1.4 km · 1 min · South Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto FM 646
3.5 mi · 6 min · FM 646
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Turn right onto FM 1764
1.5 mi · 2 min · FM 1764
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Continue on Farm-to-Market Road 1764
152 m · 16 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 1764
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 6
2250 ft · 40 sec · Highway 6
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway 6
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Santa Fe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Julius Schepps Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Julius Schepps Freeway
234 mi · 04h 06m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Santa Fe?
The road trip is about 275 miles (442.5 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Leona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.7 miles from Dallas and 137.3 miles from Santa Fe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.9 miles (411.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.66 one way or $73.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Showers And Thunderstorms near Santa Fe.
Stop Ideas Near Leona
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 255.88 mi (411.8 km).
#1 Dallas
The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,343,266 |
| Coordinates | 32.7830600, -96.8066700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Fe
City in Galveston County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,461 |
| Coordinates | 29.3780100, -95.1057600 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Fe (-95.10576, 29.37801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $3.78 | $36.66 | $73.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.24 | $82.49 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $44.53 | $89.07 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $38.73 | $77.46 |
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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