How far is Santa Fe, TX from League City, TX?

The driving distance from Santa Fe, TX to League City, TX is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.17 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.97 mi
14.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.97 mi
Kilometers
14.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.17 mi
Kilometers
19.59 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in League City
Thu, Oct 15, 12:20 PM CDT
Return by in Santa Fe
Thu, Oct 15, 12:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Santa Fe
2026-10-15T12:02
Arrive League City
Thu, Oct 15, 12:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Santa Fe
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dickinson
TX

City in North Dakota

From Santa Fe
5.7 mi
00h 08m
To League City
6.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Fe and League City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Santa Fe and League City.

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 6

    2250 ft · 44 sec · Highway 6

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1764

    152 m · 9 sec · Farm-to-Market Road 1764

  3. 3

    Continue on FM 1764

    1.5 mi · 2 min · FM 1764

  4. 4

    Turn left onto FM 646

    6.9 mi · 13 min · FM 646

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 3 South

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 3 South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    24 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Fe and League City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
FM 646
6.94 mi · 57%
State Highway 3 South
2.41 mi · 20%
FM 1764
1.55 mi · 13%
Highway 6
0.43 mi · 4%
Farm-to-Market Road 1764
0.09 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

FM 646

Turn left onto FM 646

6.94 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dickinson
00h 08m from Santa Fe
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Santa Fe and Mostly Sunny near League City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe to League City?

The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Dickinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Santa Fe and 6.5 miles from League City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.65 one way or $3.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Santa Fe and Mostly Sunny near League City.

Stop Ideas Near Dickinson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dickinson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dickinson.

BUS

Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas

32 mi away
25th St. and Strand St.
BUS

Houston, TX

45 mi away
2121 Main Street
RAIL

Houston

46 mi away
902 Washington Ave.
RAIL

Beaumont

113 mi away
2555 W. Cedar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Santa Fe and League City. Straight-line distance: 8.97 mi (14.43 km).

Santa Fe

#1 Santa Fe

City in Galveston County, Texas, United States

Population13,461
Coordinates29.3780100, -95.1057600
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
League City

#2 League City

The second most populous city in Galveston County, Texas.

Population107,536
Coordinates29.5074500, -95.0949300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Highway 6 (-95.105609, 29.378344)
End: East Main Street (-95.094972, 29.507551)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.63 L · about $1.65
Round trip
$3.30
0.86 gal · 3.26 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $1.65 $3.30
Mid-grade $4.35 $1.87 $3.74
Premium $4.72 $2.03 $4.06
Diesel $5.78 $2.48 $4.97

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Santa Fe and League City. The current time is 12:02:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.