How far is Taos Pueblo, NM from Santa Fe, NM?
The driving distance from Taos Pueblo, NM to Santa Fe, NM is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in New Mexico
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taos Pueblo and Santa Fe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taos Pueblo and Santa Fe.
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Start on the route
628 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Rotten Tree Road
8 m · 1 sec · Rotten Tree Road
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Turn right onto Middle Road
670 ft · 18 sec · Middle Road
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Continue on Spider Rock Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Spider Rock Road
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Turn right onto New Clinic Road
90 m · 8 sec · New Clinic Road
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Continue on Spider Road
1667 ft · 50 sec · Spider Road
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Turn left onto Camino del Paseo Pueblo Norte
539 ft · 11 sec · Camino del Paseo Pueblo Norte
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Continue on Camino del Paseo Pueblo Norte
30 m · 7 sec · Camino del Paseo Pueblo Norte
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Turn left onto Paseo del Pueblo Norte
3018 ft · 2 min · Paseo del Pueblo Norte
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Continue on Paseo del Pueblo Sur
42.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Paseo del Pueblo Sur
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Continue on North Riverside Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Riverside Drive
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Continue on Riverside Drive Southeast
931 ft · 25 sec · Riverside Drive Southeast
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2546 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Taos Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on US 84/285
7.5 mi · 9 min · US 84/285
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Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Take the exit slight left toward Guadalupe Street
1568 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on North Guadalupe Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Guadalupe Street
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Turn left onto West San Francisco Street
1755 ft · 54 sec · West San Francisco Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East San Francisco Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Taos Pueblo and Santa Fe.
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.
Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Continue on Paseo del Pueblo Sur
42.5 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Taos Pueblo and Sunny near Santa Fe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taos Pueblo to Santa Fe?
The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dixon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Taos Pueblo and 36.4 miles from Santa Fe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taos Pueblo and Sunny near Santa Fe.
Stop Ideas Near Dixon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Espanola Animal Control
City of Espanola
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dixon.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Lamy station
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taos Pueblo and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 56.39 mi (90.75 km).
#1 Taos Pueblo
Census-designated place in New Mexico
| Population | 1,135 |
| Coordinates | 36.4386400, -105.5444500 |
| Altitude | 2170 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Santa Fe
The capital of New Mexico.
| Population | 84,996 |
| Coordinates | 35.6869800, -105.9378000 |
| Altitude | 2132 |
| Country | United States |
End: East San Francisco Street (-105.937832, 35.686891)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.73 | $19.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.95 | $21.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.89 | $23.77 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.92 | $27.83 |
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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