How far is Santa Fe, NM from Questa, NM?
The driving distance from Santa Fe, NM to Questa, NM is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
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.
Unincorporated community in New Mexico
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Fe and Questa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Fe and Questa.
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Start on East San Francisco Street
90 m · 16 sec · East San Francisco Street
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Turn left onto Cathedral Place
72 m · 14 sec · Cathedral Place
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Turn left onto East Palace Avenue
100 m · 14 sec · East Palace Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1337 ft · 42 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Paseo de Peralta
1 km · 1 min · Paseo de Peralta
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Turn right onto North Guadalupe Street
2208 ft · 50 sec · North Guadalupe Street
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Take the ramp straight
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Saint Francis Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Continue on Taos Highway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2495 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Riverside Drive Southeast
1003 ft · 20 sec · Riverside Drive Southeast
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Continue on South Riverside Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Riverside Drive
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Continue on New Mexico State Highway 68
38.6 mi · 54 min · New Mexico State Highway 68
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Turn left onto SR-240
1.1 mi · 2 min · SR-240
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Continue on Los Cordovas
1.2 km · 1 min · Los Cordovas
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Continue on Ranchitos Road
2869 ft · 58 sec · Ranchitos Road
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Continue on Ranchitos Road
1841 ft · 39 sec · Ranchitos Road
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Turn left onto Blueberry Hill Road
4.6 mi · 9 min · Blueberry Hill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Blueberry Hill Road
1030 ft · 22 sec · Blueberry Hill Road
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Turn right
1075 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight
86 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
20.1 mi · 30 min
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Turn right
92 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Fe and Questa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Mexico State Highway 68
Continue on New Mexico State Highway 68
38.6 mi · 00h 54m
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 Questa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe to Questa?
The road trip is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Dixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Santa Fe and 47 miles from Questa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 1:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.57 one way or $25.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Fe and Sunny near Questa.
Stop Ideas Near Dixon
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 Dixon.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Lamy station
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Fe and Questa. Straight-line distance: 72.82 mi (117.19 km).
#1 Santa Fe
The capital of New Mexico.
| Population | 84,996 |
| Coordinates | 35.6869800, -105.9378000 |
| Altitude | 2132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Questa
Village
| Population | 1,741 |
| Coordinates | 36.7039100, -105.5950100 |
| Altitude | 2274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Questa (-105.59501, 36.70391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $12.57 | $25.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.14 | $28.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.35 | $30.71 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.98 | $35.96 |
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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