How far is Lordsburg, NM from Santa Fe, NM?
The driving distance from Lordsburg, NM to Santa Fe, NM is about 355.8 miles (572.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 279.9 miles (450.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lordsburg and Santa Fe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lordsburg and Santa Fe.
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Start on the route
120 m · 23 sec
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Turn sharp left
148 m · 7 sec
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Take the exit right
691 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 km · 50 sec · Main Street
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Take the exit sharp left
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
59.2 mi · 1 hr · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 180 West, NM 26 East: Silver City, Hatch
1215 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on West Cedar Street
780 ft · 13 sec · West Cedar Street
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Turn left onto North Gold Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Gold Avenue
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Turn right onto Hatch Highway
6.7 mi · 11 min · Hatch Highway
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Continue on New Mexico State Road 26
10 mi · 15 min · New Mexico State Road 26
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Continue on Hatch Highway
17.1 mi · 25 min · Hatch Highway
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Continue on New Mexico State Road 26
12.3 mi · 18 min · New Mexico State Road 26
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Continue on West Hall Street
2109 ft · 40 sec · West Hall Street
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Turn left onto West Canal Road
1517 ft · 26 sec · West Canal Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
2040 ft · 34 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on New Mexico State Road 26
1.1 km · 1 min · New Mexico State Road 26
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Take the ramp left
1182 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
240.4 mi · 4 hr 3 min
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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 Lordsburg and Santa Fe.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
New Mexico State Road 26
Merge slight left
240 mi · 04h 03m
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 Lordsburg 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 Lordsburg to Santa Fe?
The road trip is about 355.8 miles (572.6 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?
Elephant Butte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.8 miles from Lordsburg and 178 miles from Santa Fe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 279.9 miles (450.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.56 one way or $95.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lordsburg and Sunny near Santa Fe.
Stop Ideas Near Elephant Butte
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 Elephant Butte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lordsburg and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 279.84 mi (450.36 km).
#1 Lordsburg
City in New Mexico, USA
| Population | 2,341 |
| Coordinates | 32.3503600, -108.7086600 |
| Altitude | 1295 |
| 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: 573 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 26m |
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 | $47.56 | $95.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $53.49 | $106.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $58.09 | $116.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $68.01 | $136.02 |
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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