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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.95 mi
01h 53m
Flight
87.64 mi
141.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.64 mi
Kilometers
141.05 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.95 mi
Kilometers
162.46 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jarales
Sun, May 31, 5:27 AM MDT
Return by in Santa Fe
Sun, May 31, 7:21 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Fe
2026-05-31T03:34
Arrive Jarales
Sun, May 31, 5:27 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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
Corrales
NM

Town in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States

From Santa Fe
50.5 mi
00h 56m
To Jarales
50.5 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NW
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

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.

  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

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Old Pecos Trail

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 25 South: Albuquerque

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    3249 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1527 ft · 37 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Highway 116

    1 mi · 2 min · Highway 116

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Castillo Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Castillo Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Jarales Road

    2042 ft · 59 sec · Jarales Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cordova Loop

    21 m · 3 sec · Cordova Loop

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 25 South
94.4 mi · 94%
Old Pecos Trail
2.86 mi · 3%
Highway 116
1.03 mi · 1%
Castillo Road
1.01 mi · 1%
Old Santa Fe Trail
0.57 mi · 1%
Jarales Road
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
87.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Corrales
00h 56m from Santa Fe
Leave By
2:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Corrales and the surrounding midpoint area.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Rating 4.1/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Rio Rancho Water Utilities

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Rating 1.4/5 94 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Rio Rancho Finance Department

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

18 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

71 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

79 mi away
No specific stop location

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Fe and Jarales. Straight-line distance: 87.64 mi (141.05 km).

Santa Fe

#1 Santa Fe

The capital of New Mexico.

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

#2 Jarales

City in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population2,475
Coordinates34.6131200, -106.7636400
Altitude1460
CountryUnited States
Start: Santa Fe (-105.9378, 35.68698)
End: Jarales (-106.76364, 34.61312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.48 L · about $13.48
Round trip
$26.96
7.12 gal · 26.96 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Mexico · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Fe and Jarales. The current time is 03:34:47.

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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.