How far is Santa Fe, NM from Eunice, NM?
The driving distance from Santa Fe, NM to Eunice, NM is about 334.9 miles (539 km), with a travel time of about 06h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 275.1 miles (442.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 44m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
A city in Chaves County, New Mexico.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Fe and Eunice.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Fe and Eunice.
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Start on East San Francisco Street
90 m · 11 sec · East San Francisco Street
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Turn right onto Cathedral Place
866 ft · 26 sec · Cathedral Place
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Alameda Street
593 ft · 25 sec · East Alameda Street
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Turn left onto Old Santa Fe Trail
3036 ft · 1 min · Old Santa Fe Trail
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Continue on Old Pecos Trail
3 mi · 5 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Las Vegas, Clines Corners
2133 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1028 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
175 mi · 3 hr 20 min
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Continue on North Main Street
6.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Southeast Main Street
29.9 mi · 36 min · Southeast Main Street
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Continue on Roswell Highway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Roswell Highway
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Continue on North 1st Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 1st Street
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Continue on South 1st Street
3 mi · 3 min · South 1st Street
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Continue on Seven Rivers Highway
26.3 mi · 30 min · Seven Rivers Highway
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Continue on Artesia Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Artesia Highway
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Turn left onto George Shoup Relief Route
8.4 mi · 10 min · George Shoup Relief Route
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Turn left onto East Greene Street
3.3 mi · 4 min · East Greene Street
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Continue on Hobbs Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · Hobbs Highway
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Continue on West Carlsbad Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · West Carlsbad Highway
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Turn right onto West NM Highway 176
28.5 mi · 42 min · West NM Highway 176
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At the end of the road, turn right
6.4 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1854 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue J
37 m · 5 sec · West Avenue J
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue J
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Fe and Eunice.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 25 North
Keep slight right
175 mi · 03h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Santa Fe and Sunny near Eunice.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe to Eunice?
The road trip is about 334.9 miles (539 km) and usually takes 06h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Roswell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.6 miles from Santa Fe and 167.3 miles from Eunice.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 275.1 miles (442.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.76 one way or $89.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Fe and Sunny near Eunice.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Fe and Eunice. Straight-line distance: 275.12 mi (442.77 km).
#1 Santa Fe
The capital of New Mexico.
| Population | 84,996 |
| Coordinates | 35.6869800, -105.9378000 |
| Altitude | 2132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eunice
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 3,049 |
| Coordinates | 32.4373400, -103.1590800 |
| Altitude | 1051 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eunice (-103.15908, 32.43734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 539 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 10m |
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 | $44.76 | $89.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $50.34 | $100.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $54.67 | $109.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $64.01 | $128.01 |
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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