How far is Santa Fe, TX from Dickinson, TX?
The driving distance from Santa Fe, TX to Dickinson, TX is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Galveston County, Texas.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Fe and Dickinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Fe and Dickinson.
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Start on Highway 6
2250 ft · 44 sec · Highway 6
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1764
152 m · 9 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 1764
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Continue on FM 1764
1.5 mi · 2 min · FM 1764
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Turn left onto FM 646
3.5 mi · 6 min · FM 646
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Fe and Dickinson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
FM 646
Turn left onto FM 646
3.51 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Santa Fe and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Dickinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe to Dickinson?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
League City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Santa Fe and 4.2 miles from Dickinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near League City
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 League City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Fe and Dickinson. Straight-line distance: 6.59 mi (10.61 km).
#1 Santa Fe
City in Galveston County, Texas, United States
| Population | 13,461 |
| Coordinates | 29.3780100, -95.1057600 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dickinson
City in North Dakota
| Population | 21,216 |
| Coordinates | 29.4607900, -95.0513200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-95.051319, 29.460782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $3.78 | $1.13 | $2.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.28 | $2.55 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $1.20 | $2.40 |
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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