How far is Raton, NM from Santa Fe, NM?
The driving distance from Raton, NM to Santa Fe, NM is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
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.
Human settlement in Mora County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Raton and Santa Fe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Raton and Santa Fe.
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Start on Clark Avenue
12 m · 6 sec · Clark Avenue
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
118 m · 11 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn slight right onto Sugarite Avenue
642 ft · 18 sec · Sugarite Avenue
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Continue on Sugarite Avenue
1987 ft · 47 sec · Sugarite Avenue
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Continue on Guadalupe Street
923 ft · 19 sec · Guadalupe Street
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Continue on East Cook Avenue
1679 ft · 35 sec · East Cook Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
168.2 mi · 2 hr 49 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 Raton 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.
East Cook Avenue
Merge slight left
168 mi · 02h 49m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Raton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Raton to Santa Fe?
The road trip is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Wagon Mound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Raton and 86.9 miles from Santa Fe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 1:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.21 one way or $46.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Raton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Santa Fe.
Stop Ideas Near Wagon Mound
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 Wagon Mound.
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Raton
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Raton and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 118.44 mi (190.61 km).
#1 Raton
City in New Mexico
| Population | 5,923 |
| Coordinates | 36.9033600, -104.4391500 |
| Altitude | 2036 |
| 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: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.21 | $46.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.11 | $52.22 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.35 | $56.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.19 | $66.39 |
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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