Question

Before 1879, how long did it take to travel from Missouri to New Mexico along the Santa Fe Trail?

Answer 1

Before 1879, it took around 1 month to travel from Missouri to New Mexico along the Santa Fe Trail of 1400 km (900 miles) as travelers faced many hardships of arid plains, desert and mountains.The natural climate was and is continental: very hot and dry summers, coupled with long and bitterly cold winters.

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is: 8 and 10 weeks.

Explanation:

William Becknell left Franklin, Missouri, in September 1821 with a small group of men and a cargo of goods and arrived in Santa Fe on November 16.

For most people, it took 8-10 weeks to travel by train from Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The answer is: 8 and 10 weeks.