Drive or Fly: Taos, NM to Gallup, NM?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for TSM–GUP. At 267 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
5h 8m
Distance
267.1 mi
Total Cost
$94
CO2
108 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 42m
22m in the air
Air Distance
187 mi
Total Cost
$182
CO2
48 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between TSM and GUP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 5h 8m | 2h 42m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $94 | $182 |
| Carbon footprint | 108 kg CO2 | 48 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 40, I 25, NM 68
via I 40, NM 14, NM 68
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Taos, NM to Gallup, NM with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.