Gallup, NM Road Trips

With 6 routes heading out and 7 heading in, Gallup, NM works well as a modest departure point in the Desert Southwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 62-mile quick runs to 358-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Gallup, NM head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Photo: B. Kane

Trip Routes

13

Longest Drive

407.4 mi

Clayton, NM

Quickest Drive

16m

Church Rock, NM

Plan Around Gallup, NM

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Gallup, NM is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Clayton, NM to Gallup, NM 407.4 mi · 6h 3m Angel Fire, NM to Gallup, NM 288.8 mi · 5h 50m Edgewood, NM to Gallup, NM 165.9 mi · 2h 53m Milan, NM to Gallup, NM 58.9 mi · 1h 2m

Continue From Gallup, NM

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Gallup, NM to Clovis, NM 357.6 mi · 5h 22m Gallup, NM to Capitan, NM 286.8 mi · 5h 20m Gallup, NM to Las Vegas, NM 258.6 mi · 4h 26m Gallup, NM to Santa Fe, NM 198.4 mi · 2h 55m

Trips from Gallup, NM

Gallup, NM to Clovis, NM

357.6 mi 5h 22m

Gallup, NM to Capitan, NM

286.8 mi 5h 20m

Gallup, NM to Las Vegas, NM

258.6 mi 4h 26m

Gallup, NM to Santa Fe, NM

198.4 mi 2h 55m

Gallup, NM to Farmington, NM

111.4 mi 1h 58m

Gallup, NM to Grants, NM

62.3 mi 57m

Driving from Gallup, NM

Expect an average of 213 miles and about 3h 30m behind the wheel when leaving Gallup, NM. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 358 miles (5h 22m), while the shortest is just 62 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Gallup, NM most often head toward Clovis, NM (357.6 mi, 5h 22m), Capitan, NM (286.8 mi, 5h 20m), Las Vegas, NM (258.6 mi, 4h 26m), Santa Fe, NM (198.4 mi, 2h 55m), and Farmington, NM (111.4 mi, 1h 58m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NM currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 213-mile trip from Gallup, NM, budget about $32 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 6 mapped routes leaving Gallup, NM and 7 routes heading into Gallup, NM, covering 13 total connections. Distances range from 62 to 358 miles.

The longest mapped route from Gallup, NM covers 358 miles and takes approximately 5h 22m. Shorter options start at just 62 miles.

The average route from Gallup, NM runs about 213 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 213-mile trip from Gallup, NM costs roughly $32 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Gallup, NM include Clovis, NM, Capitan, NM, Las Vegas, NM and Santa Fe, NM. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.