How far is Lee Acres, NM from Santa Fe, NM?
The driving distance from Lee Acres, NM to Santa Fe, NM is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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 01h 04m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lee Acres and Santa Fe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee Acres and Santa Fe.
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Start on Fairway Road Northwest
1378 ft · 1 min · Fairway Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Solar Road Northwest
1031 ft · 43 sec · Solar Road Northwest
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Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest
70 m · 8 sec · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto Vineyard Road Northwest
1978 ft · 1 min · Vineyard Road Northwest
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Turn left onto 2nd Street Northwest
2.1 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street Northwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward NM 423 East: Paseo Del Norte
1284 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northwest
2.1 mi · 3 min · Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northwest
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Turn left onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
152 m · 10 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Santa Fe
630 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
49.9 mi · 50 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 285 North
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 84, US 285 North: Los Alamos, Espanola, Taos
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit straight
154 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Cerrillos Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Cerrillos Road
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Continue on Galisteo Street
1342 ft · 55 sec · Galisteo Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West San Francisco Street
847 ft · 27 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 Lee Acres 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.
Pan American Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
49.9 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving Lee Acres 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 Lee Acres to Santa Fe?
The road trip is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Santo Domingo Pueblo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Lee Acres and 30.3 miles from Santa Fe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.39 one way or $18.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lee Acres and Sunny near Santa Fe.
Stop Ideas Near Santo Domingo Pueblo
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 Santo Domingo Pueblo.
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lee Acres and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 54.57 mi (87.82 km).
#1 Lee Acres
Situated within Bernalillo County at an approximate elevation of 4,980 feet, this census-designated place serves as a residential community in central New Mexico.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1486600, -106.6469700 |
| Altitude | 1518 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $4.41 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $10.30 | $20.59 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $10.99 | $21.99 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $12.88 | $25.76 |
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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