How far is Santa Clara, NM from Carracas, NM?
The driving distance from Santa Clara, NM to Carracas, NM is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New Mexico
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Clara and Carracas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Clara and Carracas.
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Start on the route
76 m · 19 sec
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Turn right onto Kee Street
1834 ft · 1 min · Kee Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Paseo de Onate
61 m · 14 sec · North Paseo de Onate
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Continue on North Paseo de Oñate
65.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min · North Paseo de Oñate
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Continue straight
13.5 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
12.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
13 mi · 19 min
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Continue on Narrow Gauge Street
9.6 mi · 31 min · Narrow Gauge Street
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Continue on Juanita Road
4.7 mi · 11 min · Juanita Road
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Turn left onto Trujillo Road
3.8 mi · 9 min · Trujillo Road
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Continue on Trujillo Road
4.6 mi · 11 min · Trujillo Road
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Turn left onto Cabracas Road
1584 ft · 44 sec · Cabracas Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Clara and Carracas.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Paseo de Oñate
Continue on North Paseo de Oñate
65.8 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Santa Clara and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Carracas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Clara to Carracas?
The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Chama is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Santa Clara and 64.7 miles from Carracas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 9:36 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Santa Clara and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Carracas.
Stop Ideas Near Chama
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 Chama.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Clara and Carracas. Straight-line distance: 95.88 mi (154.3 km).
#1 Santa Clara
Village in Grant County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,761 |
| Coordinates | 35.9697500, -106.0869700 |
| Altitude | 1712 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carracas
Carracas is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.9986200, -107.2450400 |
| Altitude | 1884 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carracas (-107.24504, 36.99862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.27 | $34.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.42 | $38.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.09 | $42.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.69 | $49.38 |
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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