How far is Pecos, NM from Santa Fe, NM?
The driving distance from Pecos, NM to Santa Fe, NM is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pecos and Santa Fe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pecos and Santa Fe.
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Start on South Main Street
64 m · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Glorieta Highway
5.9 mi · 10 min · Glorieta Highway
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Turn left
38 m · 4 sec
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Take the ramp right
966 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 466: Old Pecos Trail
981 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
152 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Old Pecos Trail
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Old Pecos Trail
1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Continue on Old Santa Fe Trail
1.1 km · 2 min · Old Santa Fe Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Water Street
36 m · 9 sec · East Water Street
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Turn right onto Old Santa Fe Trail
102 m · 20 sec · Old Santa Fe Trail
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Turn right onto East San Francisco Street
29 m · 3 sec · East 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 Pecos 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.
Glorieta Highway
Merge slight left
14.7 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny leaving Pecos and Mostly Sunny near Santa Fe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pecos to Santa Fe?
The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 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?
Eldorado at Santa Fe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Pecos and 12.4 miles from Santa Fe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pecos and Mostly Sunny near Santa Fe.
Stop Ideas Near Eldorado at Santa Fe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Torreon Park
City of Santa Fe
Santa Fe Housing Authority
City Hall Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eldorado at Santa Fe.
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Las Vegas station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pecos and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 16.69 mi (26.86 km).
#1 Pecos
Human settlement in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,313 |
| Coordinates | 35.5742000, -105.6750200 |
| Altitude | 2110 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.77 | $9.53 |
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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