How far is Santa Fe, TX from El Paso, TX?
The driving distance from Santa Fe, TX to El Paso, TX is about 780.2 miles (1255.6 km), with a travel time of about 11h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 696.4 miles (1120.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Fe and El Paso.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Fe and El Paso.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Gulf Freeway Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 45 North
1035 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Gulf Freeway
28.3 mi · 33 min · South Gulf Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West: San Antonio
717 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Katy Freeway
174.7 mi · 3 hr 2 min · Katy Freeway
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Keep slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward TX 1518: Schertz
599 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Interstate 10 East
629 ft · 21 sec · Interstate 10 East
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Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1518
5.4 mi · 10 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1518
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gordon A Blake Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Gordon A Blake Highway
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Turn left
1087 ft · 22 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Loop 1604 North
81 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
20.4 mi · 22 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward Frontage Road
841 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North Loop 1604 West
1183 ft · 26 sec · North Loop 1604 West
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Turn right onto Interstate 10 West
1450 ft · 25 sec · Interstate 10 West
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West, US 87 North
811 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
535.3 mi · 8 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Missouri Avenue, Downtown
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto East Missouri Avenue
1799 ft · 49 sec · East Missouri Avenue
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Turn left onto North Mesa Street
1398 ft · 27 sec · North Mesa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mesa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Fe and El Paso.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Keep slight right
535 mi · 08h 34m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Santa Fe and Sunny near El Paso.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe to El Paso?
The road trip is about 780.2 miles (1255.6 km) and usually takes 11h 18m 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?
Sonora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 389.2 miles from Santa Fe and 391 miles from El Paso.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 696.4 miles (1120.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 83.8 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 CDT. 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 $104.04 one way or $208.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 244.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Santa Fe and El Paso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Santa Fe and Sunny near El Paso.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Fe and El Paso. Straight-line distance: 696.4 mi (1120.74 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 El Paso
The twenty-third most populous city in the United States and the center of the El Paso metropolitan area.
| Population | 681,534 |
| Coordinates | 31.7587200, -106.4869300 |
| Altitude | 1133 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Mesa Street (-106.487016, 31.758664)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 13h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 11h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 44m |
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 | $104.04 | $208.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $117.06 | $234.12 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $126.39 | $252.78 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $109.93 | $219.85 |
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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