How far is Santa Fe, TX from Texas City, TX?
The driving distance from Santa Fe, TX to Texas City, TX is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Fe and Texas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Fe and Texas City.
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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
5.4 mi · 8 min · FM 1764
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Continue on FM 2004
823 ft · 17 sec · FM 2004
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Turn right onto Emmett F Lowry Expressway
1.4 km · 2 min · Emmett F Lowry Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward FM 1764 East, TX 3 East
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Emmett F Lowry Expressway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Emmett F Lowry Expressway
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Continue on Palmer Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Palmer Highway
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Continue on 9th Avenue North
1.4 mi · 2 min · 9th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Santa Fe and Texas City.
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 1764
Continue on FM 1764
5.36 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Santa Fe and Mostly Sunny near Texas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Fe to Texas City?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
La Marque is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Santa Fe and 8 miles from Texas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 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 Texas City.
Stop Ideas Near La Marque
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 La Marque.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Fe and Texas City. Straight-line distance: 12.23 mi (19.69 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 Texas City
A city in Galveston County, Texas.
| Population | 50,094 |
| Coordinates | 29.3838500, -94.9027000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-94.902699, 29.383805)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.84 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
| Premium | $4.72 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| Diesel | $5.78 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
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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