How far is Santa Fe, NM from Silver City, NM?
The driving distance from Santa Fe, NM to Silver City, NM is about 298 miles (479.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241.9 miles (389.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 06h 06m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 in New Mexico
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Fe and Silver City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Fe and Silver City.
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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
219.7 mi · 3 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillsboro
1169 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
33.6 mi · 55 min
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Continue on Wrights Cabin Road
14.2 mi · 34 min · Wrights Cabin Road
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto Silver Heights Boulevard
7.5 mi · 14 min · Silver Heights Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto North Hudson Street
1.2 km · 54 sec · North Hudson Street
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Take the exit right
86 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Broadway
1473 ft · 1 min · East Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Cooper Street
7 m · 1 sec · North Cooper Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cooper Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Fe and Silver City.
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
220 mi · 03h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Santa Fe and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Silver City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe to Silver City?
The road trip is about 298 miles (479.6 km) and usually takes 06h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.1 miles from Santa Fe and 148.9 miles from Silver City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.9 miles (389.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.1 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.84 one way or $79.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Santa Fe and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Silver City.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
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 Socorro.
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Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Fe and Silver City. Straight-line distance: 241.9 mi (389.3 km).
#1 Santa Fe
The capital of New Mexico.
| Population | 84,996 |
| Coordinates | 35.6869800, -105.9378000 |
| Altitude | 2132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Silver City
Town in Grant County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 9,390 |
| Coordinates | 32.7700700, -108.2803300 |
| Altitude | 1809 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver City (-108.28033, 32.77007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $39.84 | $79.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $44.80 | $89.61 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $48.66 | $97.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $56.97 | $113.93 |
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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