How far is Angel Fire, NM from Gallup, NM?
The driving distance from Angel Fire, NM to Gallup, NM is about 289.4 miles (465.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Angel Fire and Gallup.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Angel Fire and Gallup.
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Start on the route
833 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Mountain View Boulevard
2.6 mi · 6 min · Mountain View Boulevard
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Turn sharp left
18.9 mi · 36 min
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Turn left onto Paseo del Canon East
1.4 mi · 2 min · Paseo del Canon East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Paseo del Canon
43 m · 8 sec · Paseo del Canon East
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Exit the rotary onto Paseo del Canon East
1357 ft · 33 sec · Paseo del Canon East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Paseo del Canon
40 m · 2 sec · Paseo del Canon East
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Exit the rotary onto Paseo del Canon East
1607 ft · 39 sec · Paseo del Canon East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Paseo del Canon
32 m · 2 sec · Paseo del Canon East
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Exit the rotary onto Paseo del Canon East
892 ft · 22 sec · Paseo del Canon East
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Turn left onto Paseo del Pueblo Sur
40.4 mi · 57 min · Paseo del Pueblo Sur
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Continue on North Riverside Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Riverside Drive
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Continue on Riverside Drive Southeast
931 ft · 25 sec · Riverside Drive Southeast
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2546 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Taos Highway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on US 84/285
7.5 mi · 9 min · US 84/285
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Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Continue on South Saint Francis Drive
3.5 mi · 7 min · South Saint Francis Drive
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Take the exit slight right
3084 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
55.6 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Gallup, Santa Rosa
987 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Gallup
2389 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
135.9 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Miyamura Drive, Montoya Boulevard
1638 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Ford Drive
1054 ft · 18 sec · Ford Drive
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Continue on Miyamura Overpass
718 ft · 21 sec · Miyamura Overpass
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Turn right onto East Aztec Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East Aztec Avenue
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
672 ft · 15 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Historic Highway 66
21 m · 2 sec · East Historic Highway 66
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Historic Highway 66
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Angel Fire and Gallup.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Coronado Freeway
Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
136 mi · 02h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Angel Fire and Sunny near Gallup.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Angel Fire to Gallup?
The road trip is about 289.4 miles (465.8 km) and usually takes 04h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Angel Fire and 145.2 miles from Gallup.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 87 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.70 one way or $77.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Angel Fire and Sunny near Gallup.
Stop Ideas Near North Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Rio Rancho Water Utilities
Rio Rancho Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Valley.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Angel Fire and Gallup. Straight-line distance: 202.38 mi (325.7 km).
#1 Angel Fire
Town in New Mexico
| Population | 1,070 |
| Coordinates | 36.3930900, -105.2850100 |
| Altitude | 2562 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gallup
City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 35.5280800, -108.7425800 |
| Altitude | 1985 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Historic Highway 66 (-108.742596, 35.528115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $38.70 | $77.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.53 | $87.05 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.27 | $94.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.34 | $110.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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