How far is Santa Fe, NM from Grants, NM?
The driving distance from Santa Fe, NM to Grants, NM is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 12m.
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.
The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Fe and Grants.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Fe and Grants.
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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
2.9 mi · 5 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South: Albuquerque
1546 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
57.3 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Gallup, Santa Rosa
987 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Gallup
2389 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
73.4 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, NM 547: Grants, Mount Taylor
1073 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grants
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto 5th Street
955 ft · 34 sec · 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto San Jose Drive
121 m · 18 sec · San Jose Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on San Jose Drive
630 ft · 28 sec · San Jose Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · San Jose Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Fe and Grants.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Coronado Freeway
Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
73.4 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Clear leaving Santa Fe and Mostly Clear near Grants.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe to Grants?
The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Albuquerque is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Santa Fe and 69.5 miles from Grants.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.1 miles (183.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 2:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.56 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Santa Fe and Mostly Clear near Grants.
Stop Ideas Near Albuquerque
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 Albuquerque.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Fe and Grants. Straight-line distance: 114.08 mi (183.59 km).
#1 Santa Fe
The capital of New Mexico.
| Population | 84,996 |
| Coordinates | 35.6869800, -105.9378000 |
| Altitude | 2132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grants
City in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 8,835 |
| Coordinates | 35.1476000, -107.8526100 |
| Altitude | 1969 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Jose Drive (-107.852011, 35.149838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.56 | $37.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.87 | $41.74 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.66 | $45.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.53 | $53.07 |
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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