Gallup, NM Road Trips

With 27 routes heading out and 12 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 412-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Gallup, NM head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in and county seat of McKinley County, New Mexico, United States

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Trip Routes

39

Longest Drive

412 mi

Carlsbad, 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 Deming, NM to Gallup, NM 349.3 mi · 6h 28m Angel Fire, NM to Gallup, NM 288.8 mi · 5h 50m Edgewood, NM to Gallup, NM 165.9 mi · 2h 53m

Continue From Gallup, NM

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

Gallup, NM to Carlsbad, NM 412 mi · 7h 38m Gallup, NM to Atoka, NM 381.6 mi · 7h 2m Gallup, NM to Santa Teresa, NM 376.1 mi · 6h 39m Gallup, NM to Berino, NM 358.7 mi · 6h 20m

Trips from Gallup, NM

Gallup, NM to Carlsbad, NM

412 mi 7h 38m

Gallup, NM to Atoka, NM

381.6 mi 7h 2m

Gallup, NM to Santa Teresa, NM

376.1 mi 6h 39m

Gallup, NM to Berino, NM

358.7 mi 6h 20m

Gallup, NM to Clovis, NM

357.3 mi 6h 23m

Gallup, NM to San Miguel, NM

353.2 mi 6h 13m

Gallup, NM to Mesquite, NM

350.7 mi 6h 9m

Gallup, NM to La Luz, NM

320.8 mi 6h

Gallup, NM to Capitan, NM

286.8 mi 5h 20m

Gallup, NM to Arroyo Seco, NM

277.8 mi 5h 30m

Gallup, NM to Arenas Valley, NM

275.7 mi 6h 12m

Gallup, NM to Las Vegas, NM

258.6 mi 4h 26m

Gallup, NM to White Rock, NM

229.8 mi 4h 12m

Gallup, NM to Santa Clara, NM

223.9 mi 4h 6m

Gallup, NM to Santa Fe, NM

198.4 mi 3h 29m

Gallup, NM to Jemez Pueblo, NM

182.7 mi 3h 19m

Gallup, NM to Alamo, NM

154.3 mi 3h 24m

Gallup, NM to Sandia Heights, NM

149 mi 2h 38m

Driving from Gallup, NM

Expect an average of 232 miles and about 4h 18m 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 412 miles (7h 38m), while the shortest is just 62 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Gallup, NM most often head toward Carlsbad, NM (412 mi, 7h 38m), Atoka, NM (381.6 mi, 7h 2m), Santa Teresa, NM (376.1 mi, 6h 39m), Berino, NM (358.7 mi, 6h 20m), and Clovis, NM (357.3 mi, 6h 23m). 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 232-mile trip from Gallup, NM, budget about $34 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 27 mapped routes leaving Gallup, NM and 12 routes heading into Gallup, NM, covering 39 total connections. Distances range from 62 to 412 miles.

The longest mapped route from Gallup, NM covers 412 miles and takes approximately 7h 38m. Shorter options start at just 62 miles.

The average route from Gallup, NM runs about 232 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 18m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 232-mile trip from Gallup, NM costs roughly $34 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 Carlsbad, NM, Atoka, NM, Santa Teresa, NM and Berino, NM. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.