How far is Santa Fe, NM from Laguna, NM?
The driving distance from Santa Fe, NM to Laguna, NM is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
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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 56m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Fe and Laguna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Fe and Laguna.
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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
44.2 mi · 46 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 124: Laguna
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
613 ft · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
55 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2322 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Rio San Jose Road
705 ft · 19 sec · Rio San Jose Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rio San Jose Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Fe and Laguna.
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
57.3 mi · 00h 59m
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 Laguna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe to Laguna?
The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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 53.7 miles from Santa Fe and 53.8 miles from Laguna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93 miles (149.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 2:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.75 one way or $33.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Fe and Sunny near Laguna.
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 Laguna. Straight-line distance: 92.99 mi (149.66 km).
#1 Santa Fe
The capital of New Mexico.
| Population | 84,996 |
| Coordinates | 35.6869800, -105.9378000 |
| Altitude | 2132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Laguna
Situated in Cibola County at an elevation of approximately 5,807 feet, this New Mexico community lies within the high desert region west of Albuquerque.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.0367100, -107.3828200 |
| Altitude | 1770 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laguna (-107.38282, 35.03671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $4.41 | $16.75 | $33.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $18.37 | $36.74 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $19.61 | $39.22 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $22.97 | $45.95 |
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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