How far is Santa Fe, NM from Jarales, NM?
The driving distance from Santa Fe, NM to Jarales, NM is about 101 miles (162.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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 01h 53m.
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.
Town in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Fe and Jarales.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Fe and Jarales.
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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
93.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right
3249 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Main Street
1527 ft · 37 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Highway 116
1 mi · 2 min · Highway 116
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Turn left onto Castillo Road
1 mi · 4 min · Castillo Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jarales Road
2042 ft · 59 sec · Jarales Road
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Turn right onto Cordova Loop
21 m · 3 sec · Cordova Loop
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cordova Loop
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Fe and Jarales.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 25 South
Merge slight left
93.5 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Sunny leaving Santa Fe and Sunny near Jarales.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe to Jarales?
The road trip is about 101 miles (162.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Corrales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Santa Fe and 50.5 miles from Jarales.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.48 one way or $26.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Fe and Sunny near Jarales.
Stop Ideas Near Corrales
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Rio Rancho Water Utilities
Rio Rancho Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Corrales.
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 Jarales. Straight-line distance: 87.64 mi (141.05 km).
#1 Santa Fe
The capital of New Mexico.
| Population | 84,996 |
| Coordinates | 35.6869800, -105.9378000 |
| Altitude | 2132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jarales
City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 2,475 |
| Coordinates | 34.6131200, -106.7636400 |
| Altitude | 1460 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jarales (-106.76364, 34.61312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.48 | $26.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.47 | $32.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.28 | $38.55 |
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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