Independence, Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico	Distance
Council Grove, Kansas	12 days -- 145 miles
Walnut Creek	21 days -- 273 miles
Middle Crossing	28 days -- 387 miles
Bents Old Fort	42 days -- 565 miles
Raton Pass	55 days -- 660 miles
Rayado	61 days -- 708 miles
Watrous	62 days -- 734 miles
Santa Fe	72 days -- 835 miles
Total Miles	835

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Independence, Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico
Cimarron Cut Off Route

Independence, Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico	Distance
Council Grove, Kansas	12 days -- 145 miles
Walnut Creek	21 days -- 273 miles
Middle Crossing	28 days -- 387 miles
Cimarron River	31 days -- 445 miles
McNee's Crossing	40 days -- 555 miles
Point of Rocks	47 days -- 610 miles
Wagon Mound	50 days -- 657 miles
Watrous	52 days -- 679 miles
Santa Fe	62 days -- 780 miles
Total Miles	780