How far is Santa Fe, NM from Raton, NM?
The driving distance from Santa Fe, NM to Raton, NM is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Mexico, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Fe and Raton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Fe and Raton.
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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
3 mi · 5 min · Old Pecos Trail
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Take the ramp straight toward I 25 North: Las Vegas, Clines Corners
2133 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
168.5 mi · 2 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 72: Raton, Folsom
896 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto East Cook Avenue
2060 ft · 41 sec · East Cook Avenue
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Continue on Guadalupe Street
927 ft · 19 sec · Guadalupe Street
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Continue on Sugarite Avenue
1902 ft · 42 sec · Sugarite Avenue
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Continue on Sugarite Avenue
574 ft · 12 sec · Sugarite Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street
147 m · 19 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn slight left
69 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Clark Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Clark Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clark Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Fe and Raton.
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 North
Merge slight left
168 mi · 02h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Santa Fe and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Raton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe to Raton?
The road trip is about 174.1 miles (280.2 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Las Vegas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Santa Fe and 87 miles from Raton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.4 miles (190.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.25 one way or $46.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Santa Fe and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Raton.
Stop Ideas Near Las Vegas
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 Las Vegas.
Las Vegas station
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Fe and Raton. Straight-line distance: 118.44 mi (190.61 km).
#1 Santa Fe
The capital of New Mexico.
| Population | 84,996 |
| Coordinates | 35.6869800, -105.9378000 |
| Altitude | 2132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Raton
City in New Mexico
| Population | 5,923 |
| Coordinates | 36.9033600, -104.4391500 |
| Altitude | 2036 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raton (-104.43915, 36.90336)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 280 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $23.25 | $46.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.15 | $52.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.40 | $56.79 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.25 | $66.50 |
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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