How far is Church Rock, NM from Gallup, NM?
The driving distance from Church Rock, NM to Gallup, NM is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Church Rock and Gallup.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Church Rock and Gallup.
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Start on Old Telstar Road
699 ft · 34 sec · Old Telstar Road
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Turn right onto Telstar Road
2185 ft · 2 min · Telstar Road
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Turn left onto Challenger Road
1207 ft · 54 sec · Challenger Road
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Turn left onto New Mexico State Highway 566
1 km · 2 min · New Mexico State Highway 566
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Historic Highway 66
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Historic Highway 66
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Take the ramp left toward I 40 West
1163 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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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 Church Rock and Gallup.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Historic Highway 66
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Historic Highway 66
3.51 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Church Rock and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Gallup.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Church Rock to Gallup?
The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tohatchi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Church Rock and 4.1 miles from Gallup.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Church Rock and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Gallup.
Stop Ideas Near Tohatchi
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tohatchi.
Gallup station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Church Rock and Gallup. Straight-line distance: 8.04 mi (12.94 km).
#1 Church Rock
City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 1,128 |
| Coordinates | 35.5339100, -108.5998000 |
| Altitude | 2038 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $1.36 | $2.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
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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