How far is Santa Fe, NM from Santa Teresa, NM?
The driving distance from Santa Fe, NM to Santa Teresa, NM is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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 58m.
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.
City primarily in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Fe and Santa Teresa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Fe and Santa Teresa.
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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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Turn left onto Lower San Pedro Drive
963 ft · 26 sec · Lower San Pedro Drive
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Merge slight left
3232 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Los Alamos Highway
1159 ft · 23 sec · Los Alamos Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Paseo de Onate
61 m · 14 sec · North Paseo de Onate
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Continue on North Paseo de Oñate
29 mi · 42 min · North Paseo de Oñate
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Turn left
19.8 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto Agua Sarca Road
1781 ft · 1 min · Agua Sarca Road
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Turn left onto Mesa Poleo Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Mesa Poleo Road
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Continue on County Road 426
1.4 km · 3 min · County Road 426
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 426
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Fe and Santa Teresa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Paseo de Oñate
Continue on North Paseo de Oñate
29 mi · 00h 42m
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 Santa Teresa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe to Santa Teresa?
The road trip is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Española is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Santa Fe and 38.6 miles from Santa Teresa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 2:34 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Santa Fe and Sunny near Santa Teresa.
Stop Ideas Near Española
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Espanola Animal Control
City of Espanola
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Española.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Lamy station
Las Vegas station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Fe and Santa Teresa. Straight-line distance: 52.54 mi (84.56 km).
#1 Santa Fe
The capital of New Mexico.
| Population | 84,996 |
| Coordinates | 35.6869800, -105.9378000 |
| Altitude | 2132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Teresa
Situated in Rio Arriba County in northern New Mexico, this unincorporated community rests at a high elevation of approximately 7,448 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1533500, -106.6794800 |
| Altitude | 2270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Teresa (-106.67948, 36.15335)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $13.15 | $26.30 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $16.45 | $32.89 |
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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