How far is Zuni Pueblo, NM from Santa Fe, NM?
The driving distance from Zuni Pueblo, NM to Santa Fe, NM is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Zuni Pueblo and Santa Fe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zuni Pueblo and Santa Fe.
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Start on Twin Buttes Drive
574 ft · 29 sec · Twin Buttes Drive
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Turn left onto Chavez Circle
998 ft · 48 sec · Chavez Circle
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Mexico 53
1.7 mi · 4 min · New Mexico 53
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Continue on NM 53
7.7 mi · 19 min · NM 53
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Continue on San Rafael Road
2472 ft · 42 sec · San Rafael Road
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Continue on Highway 53 - NM53
11.6 mi · 16 min · Highway 53 - NM53
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Continue on Bond Street - NM53
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bond Street - NM53
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Continue on Ice Caves Rd. - NM53
25 mi · 34 min · Ice Caves Rd. - NM53
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Continue on Ice Caves Road (cdt hiking trail)
17.3 mi · 23 min · Ice Caves Road (cdt hiking trail)
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Continue on San Rafael Road
8.6 mi · 12 min · San Rafael Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2371 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
76.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Santa Fe, Las Cruces
1838 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Santa Fe
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
55.4 mi · 57 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 285 North
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 84, US 285 North: Los Alamos, Espanola, Taos
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit straight
154 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Cerrillos Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Cerrillos Road
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Continue on Galisteo Street
1342 ft · 55 sec · Galisteo Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West San Francisco Street
847 ft · 27 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 Zuni Pueblo and Santa Fe.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
San Rafael Road
Merge slight left
76.4 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Zuni Pueblo and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Santa Fe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Zuni Pueblo to Santa Fe?
The road trip is about 212.2 miles (341.5 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grants is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Zuni Pueblo and 106.3 miles from Santa Fe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.36 one way or $56.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Zuni Pueblo and Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Santa Fe.
Stop Ideas Near Grants
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 Grants.
Gallup station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Zuni Pueblo and Santa Fe. Straight-line distance: 169.49 mi (272.76 km).
#1 Zuni Pueblo
City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 6,302 |
| Coordinates | 35.0725300, -108.8506400 |
| Altitude | 1918 |
| 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: 342 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $28.36 | $56.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.90 | $63.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.64 | $69.28 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.56 | $81.12 |
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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