Road Trips from Gallup, NM
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
27
Shortest
1.1h
With Parks Nearby
19
Under 2 hours
Full-day getaway
11 total in this range
Tome, NM
2h 44m145.9 mi one way
Valencia, NM
2h 37m141.9 mi one way
Bosque Farms, NM
2h 44m145.8 mi one way
Jemez Pueblo, NM
3h 19m182.7 mi one way
Lee Acres, NM
2h 43m131 mi one way
Weekend trip
14 total in this range
Capitan, NM
5h 20m286.8 mi one way
Atoka, NM
7h 2m381.6 mi one way
La Luz, NM
6h320.8 mi one way
Arenas Valley, NM
6h 12m275.7 mi one way
Carlsbad, NM
7h 38m412 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Capitan, NM
5h 20m286.8 mi one way
Atoka, NM
7h 2m381.6 mi one way
La Luz, NM
6h320.8 mi one way
Tome, NM
2h 44m145.9 mi one way
Las Vegas, NM
4h 26m258.6 mi one way
Santa Fe, NM
3h 29m198.4 mi one way
Grants, NM
1h 6m62.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Avoid low-desert routes at midday; pick mountain destinations instead.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Desert driving is at its best — cool days, clear light.
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