How far is Clayton, NM from Gallup, NM?
The driving distance from Clayton, NM to Gallup, NM is about 407.4 miles (655.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 317.2 miles (510.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Gallup.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Gallup.
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Start on Main Street
123 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Monroe Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Monroe Street
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Continue on Springer Highway
81.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Springer Highway
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Turn left onto Maxwell Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Maxwell Avenue
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Turn straight
1283 ft · 28 sec
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Take the ramp left
185.7 mi · 3 hr 7 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 Clayton and Gallup.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Maxwell Avenue
Take the ramp left
186 mi · 03h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Clayton and Mostly Sunny near Gallup.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clayton to Gallup?
The road trip is about 407.4 miles (655.6 km) and usually takes 06h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eldorado at Santa Fe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 203.6 miles from Clayton and 203.8 miles from Gallup.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 317.2 miles (510.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.2 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $54.46 one way or $108.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clayton and Mostly Sunny near Gallup.
Stop Ideas Near Eldorado at Santa Fe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Torreon Park
City of Santa Fe
Santa Fe Housing Authority
City Hall Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eldorado at Santa Fe.
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Las Vegas station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Gallup. Straight-line distance: 317.18 mi (510.45 km).
#1 Clayton
Town in New Mexico
| Population | 2,660 |
| Coordinates | 36.4516900, -103.1841000 |
| Altitude | 1541 |
| 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: 656 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 04m |
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 | $54.46 | $108.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $61.24 | $122.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $66.51 | $133.02 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $77.87 | $155.74 |
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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