Origin
Thoreau, NM
Evening in Thoreau on Saturday
Local time
8:47 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thoreau, NM to Gallup, NM
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
32.2 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thoreau, NM
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Gallup, NM
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Thoreau and Gallup, New Mexico, covers a short 32.2-mile distance that typically takes about 30 minutes to complete. Because this journey is so brief, it functions perfectly as a quick day trip rather than requiring an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $5 on fuel for this transit, making it a very economical excursion through the Desert Southwest. The route transitions you across the high desert landscape, connecting two distinct communities within the same regional climate. Whether you are commuting or simply exploring, this straightforward drive offers a practical way to navigate between these two points without any complex logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hawk Drive | — | — |
| Highway 371 | — | — |
| I 40 | — | — |
| Miyamura Drive | — | — |
| Ford Drive | — | — |
| Miyamura Overpass | — | — |
| East Aztec Avenue | — | — |
| South 2nd Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hawk Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thoreau, NM and Gallup, NM.
1
Start on Lenore Avenue
210 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lenore Avenue
2
Turn right onto Hawk Drive
164 ft
·
6 sec
·
Hawk Drive
3
Turn right onto State Highway 371
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
State Highway 371
4
Take the ramp right toward I 40: Gallup
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 40: Gallup
5
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
30 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward Miyamura Drive, Montoya Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Miyamura Drive, Montoya Boulevard
7
Turn left onto Ford Drive
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Ford Drive
8
Continue on Miyamura Overpass
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Miyamura Overpass
9
Turn right onto East Aztec Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Aztec Avenue
10
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South 2nd Street
11
Turn right onto East Historic Highway 66
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Historic Highway 66
12
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.86 one way
$9.73 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.11 | $14.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.82 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gallup, NM
Evening in Gallup on Saturday
Local time
8:47 PM
MDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that differs significantly from a standard interstate cruise. You will navigate using a combination of Hawk Drive, Highway 371, and I-40 to reach your destination. Since the highway share for this trip is 0%, your focus will remain on local roads rather than high-speed interstate travel. This configuration gives the route a more intimate, hands-on feel behind the wheel as you navigate the turns. Without any long, monotonous stretches, the road keeps you engaged throughout the half-hour duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Hawk Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Thoreau, NM to Gallup, NM is easy. At 30m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Thoreau, NM to Gallup, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 32.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through NM can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Thoreau, NM to Gallup, NM is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gallup, NM before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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