How far is Bloomfield, NM from Gallup, NM?

The driving distance from Bloomfield, NM to Gallup, NM is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.64 mi
02h 18m
Flight
92.04 mi
148.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.04 mi
Kilometers
148.12 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.64 mi
Kilometers
200.59 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gallup
Tue, May 5, 5:37 AM MDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Tue, May 5, 7:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-05-05T03:19
Arrive Gallup
Tue, May 5, 5:37 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shiprock
NM

Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States

From Bloomfield
67.2 mi
01h 09m
To Gallup
57.5 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomfield and Gallup.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield and Gallup.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    97 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on West Broadway Boulevard

    11.3 mi · 16 min · West Broadway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto East Broadway Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Broadway Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    27.3 mi · 37 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    84.3 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Maloney Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Maloney Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1186 ft · 27 sec · South 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Historic Highway 66

    564 ft · 21 sec · West Historic Highway 66

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Historic Highway 66

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomfield and Gallup.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
119 mi · 95%
West Broadway Boulevard
11.3 mi · 9%
East Broadway Avenue
1.66 mi · 1%
West Broadway Street
1.06 mi · 1%
West Maloney Avenue
0.84 mi · 1%
South 3rd Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue straight

84.3 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
92 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shiprock
01h 09m from Bloomfield
Leave By
1:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gallup.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomfield to Gallup?

The road trip is about 124.6 miles (200.6 km) and usually takes 02h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shiprock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Bloomfield and 57.5 miles from Gallup.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 92 miles (148.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.66 one way or $33.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gallup.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Gallup. Straight-line distance: 92.04 mi (148.12 km).

Bloomfield

#1 Bloomfield

City in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States

Population7,643
Coordinates36.7111200, -107.9845100
Altitude1663
CountryUnited States
Gallup

#2 Gallup

City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates35.5280800, -108.7425800
Altitude1985
CountryUnited States
Start: US 550 North (-107.984477, 36.711072)
End: East Historic Highway 66 (-108.742596, 35.528115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.65 L · about $16.66
Round trip
$33.33
8.8 gal · 33.3 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.66 $33.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.74 $37.48
Premium $4.63 $20.35 $40.70
Diesel $5.42 $23.83 $47.65

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomfield and Gallup. The current time is 03:19:08.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.