How far is Santa Fe, NM from Estancia, NM?

The driving distance from Santa Fe, NM to Estancia, NM is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.6 mi
01h 38m
Flight
64.5 mi
103.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.5 mi
Kilometers
103.81 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.6 mi
Kilometers
110.4 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Estancia
Sun, Apr 19, 12:08 AM MDT
Return by in Santa Fe
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Fe
2026-04-18T22:30
Arrive Estancia
Sun, Apr 19, 12:08 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Santa Fe
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
Moriarty
NM

City in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States

From Santa Fe
34.4 mi
00h 49m
To Estancia
34.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Santa Fe and Estancia.

  1. 1

    Start on East San Francisco Street

    90 m · 11 sec · East San Francisco Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cathedral Place

    866 ft · 26 sec · Cathedral Place

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Alameda Street

    593 ft · 25 sec · East Alameda Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Old Santa Fe Trail

    3036 ft · 1 min · Old Santa Fe Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on Old Pecos Trail

    3 mi · 5 min · Old Pecos Trail

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Las Vegas, Clines Corners

    2133 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    6.7 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    51.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Williams Avenue

    54 m · 10 sec · Williams Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right

    30 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 North
13.5 mi · 20%
Old Pecos Trail
2.98 mi · 4%
Old Santa Fe Trail
0.57 mi · 1%
Cathedral Place
0.16 mi
East Alameda Street
0.11 mi
East San Francisco Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

51.2 mi · 01h 13m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
64.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moriarty
00h 49m from Santa Fe
Leave By
3:12 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Santa Fe and Sunny near Estancia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe to Estancia?

The road trip is about 68.6 miles (110.4 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Moriarty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Santa Fe and 34.2 miles from Estancia.

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

The direct path is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Fe and Sunny near Estancia.

Stop Ideas Near Moriarty

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Moriarty, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

55 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

56 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

78 mi away
No specific stop location
RAIL

Las Vegas station

101 mi away
Railroad & Lincoln Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Fe and Estancia. Straight-line distance: 64.5 mi (103.81 km).

Santa Fe

#1 Santa Fe

The capital of New Mexico.

Population84,996
Coordinates35.6869800, -105.9378000
Altitude2132
CountryUnited States
Estancia

#2 Estancia

Town of the United States

Population1,561
Coordinates34.7583900, -106.0558500
Altitude1862
CountryUnited States
Start: Santa Fe (-105.9378, 35.68698)
End: Estancia (-106.05585, 34.75839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.16 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.33
4.84 gal · 18.32 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.16 $18.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.31 $20.61
Premium $4.63 $11.19 $22.38
Diesel $5.42 $13.10 $26.21

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Fe and Estancia. The current time is 22:30:00.

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.