How far is Los Chavez, NM from Santa Fe, NM?

The driving distance from Los Chavez, NM to Santa Fe, NM is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.31 mi
01h 30m
Flight
80.94 mi
130.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.94 mi
Kilometers
130.26 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.31 mi
Kilometers
153.39 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Santa Fe
Fri, May 1, 12:57 AM MDT
Return by in Los Chavez
Fri, May 1, 2:28 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Los Chavez
2026-04-30T23:27
Arrive Santa Fe
Fri, May 1, 12:57 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Los Chavez
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bernalillo
NM

Town of the United States

From Los Chavez
45.5 mi
00h 45m
To Santa Fe
49.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Los Chavez and Santa Fe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Los Chavez and Santa Fe.

  1. 1

    Start on Square Deal Road

    547 ft · 24 sec · Square Deal Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto NM 314

    5.2 mi · 9 min · NM 314

  3. 3

    Continue on NM-314 N

    2784 ft · 60 sec · NM-314 N

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street Southwest

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street Southwest

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street Northwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street Northwest

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    78.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 285 North

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 84, US 285 North: Los Alamos, Espanola, Taos

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    154 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Cerrillos Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cerrillos Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Galisteo Street

    1342 ft · 55 sec · Galisteo Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West San Francisco Street

    847 ft · 27 sec · West San Francisco Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East San Francisco Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Los Chavez and Santa Fe.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street Northwest
79.6 mi · 84%
NM 314
5.21 mi · 5%
US 84
3.71 mi · 4%
Cerrillos Road
0.73 mi · 1%
Main Street Southwest
0.64 mi · 1%
NM-314 N
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Main Street Northwest

Merge slight left

78.4 mi · 01h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
81 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bernalillo
00h 45m from Los Chavez
Leave By
3:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Los Chavez and Chance 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 Los Chavez to Santa Fe?

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Bernalillo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Los Chavez and 49.8 miles from Santa Fe.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 81 miles (130.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:30 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.72 one way or $25.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Los Chavez and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Santa Fe.

Stop Ideas Near Bernalillo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bernalillo and the surrounding midpoint area.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Rating 4.1/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Rio Rancho Water Utilities

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Rating 1.4/5 94 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Rio Rancho Finance Department

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bernalillo.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

26 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

64 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

71 mi away
No specific stop location

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Los Chavez and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 80.94 mi (130.26 km).

Los Chavez

#1 Los Chavez

City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population5,446
Coordinates34.7257100, -106.7572600
Altitude1470
CountryUnited States
Santa Fe

#2 Santa Fe

The capital of New Mexico.

Population84,996
Coordinates35.6869800, -105.9378000
Altitude2132
CountryUnited States
Start: Square Deal Road (-106.757275, 34.725768)
End: East San Francisco Street (-105.937832, 35.686891)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.73 L · about $12.72
Round trip
$25.45
6.72 gal · 25.46 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.72 $25.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.31 $28.62
Premium $4.63 $15.54 $31.08
Diesel $5.42 $18.19 $36.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Los Chavez and Santa Fe. The current time is 23:27:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.