How far is Navajo, NM from Santa Fe, NM?
The driving distance from Navajo, NM to Santa Fe, NM is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
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.
Town in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Navajo and Santa Fe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Navajo and Santa Fe.
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Start on the route
119 m · 17 sec
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Turn slight right
61 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Narrow Gauge Street
4.2 mi · 10 min · Narrow Gauge Street
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Continue on Jicarilla Boulevard
13 mi · 19 min · Jicarilla Boulevard
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Continue straight
12.4 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
71.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit right toward Los Alamos Highway
56 m · 5 sec · Los Alamos Highway
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Merge slight left onto Los Alamos Highway
900 ft · 19 sec · Los Alamos Highway
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Turn left onto Santa Clara Bridge Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Santa Clara Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
2507 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Taos Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on US 84/285
7.5 mi · 9 min · US 84/285
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Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward Guadalupe Street
1568 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on North Guadalupe Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Guadalupe Street
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Turn left onto West San Francisco Street
1755 ft · 54 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 Navajo and Santa Fe.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Jicarilla Boulevard
Continue straight
71.8 mi · 01h 47m
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 Navajo 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 Navajo to Santa Fe?
The road trip is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Navajo and 67.4 miles from Santa Fe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 1:22 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.94 one way or $41.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Navajo and Sunny near Santa Fe.
Stop Ideas Near Cuba
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 Cuba.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Navajo and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 107.21 mi (172.53 km).
#1 Navajo
Situated within Rio Arriba County at an altitude of 6585 feet, this census-designated place lies in rural northern New Mexico.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.9461200, -107.0630900 |
| Altitude | 2007 |
| 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: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $20.94 | $41.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $22.96 | $45.92 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $24.51 | $49.03 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $28.72 | $57.44 |
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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