How far is Galveston, TX from Santa Fe, TX?
The driving distance from Galveston, TX to Santa Fe, TX is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Galveston County, Texas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Galveston and Santa Fe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galveston and Santa Fe.
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Start on 27th Street
79 m · 16 sec · 27th Street
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Turn right onto Ball Street - Avenue H
762 ft · 28 sec · Ball Street - Avenue H
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard - 29th Street
667 ft · 18 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard - 29th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway - Avenue J
2.3 mi · 4 min · Broadway - Avenue J
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Keep slight left to continue on Gulf Freeway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 3, TX 146: Texas City, La Marque
666 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Highway 146 North
2935 ft · 43 sec · Highway 146 North
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Continue on Spur 197
103 m · 11 sec · Spur 197
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Merge slight right onto Highway 146 North
1228 ft · 16 sec · Highway 146 North
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Take the exit slight right
1517 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Highway 6
10.9 mi · 16 min · 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 Galveston 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.
Highway 6
Continue on Highway 6
10.9 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Galveston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Santa Fe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Galveston to Santa Fe?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Bayou Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Galveston and 10.7 miles from Santa Fe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Galveston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Santa Fe.
Stop Ideas Near Bayou Vista
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas
Houston, TX
Houston
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Galveston and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 19.29 mi (31.05 km).
#1 Galveston
A city in Galveston County, Texas.
| Population | 50,085 |
| Coordinates | 29.3013500, -94.7977000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
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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