How far is Crownpoint, NM from Gallup, NM?
The driving distance from Crownpoint, NM to Gallup, NM is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crownpoint and Gallup.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crownpoint and Gallup.
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Start on the route
28 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Chaco Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Chaco Boulevard
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Continue on Stacher Street
158 m · 15 sec · Stacher Street
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Turn right
24 mi · 36 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 40: Gallup
2894 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
29.7 mi · 30 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 Crownpoint and Gallup.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 40
Merge slight left
29.7 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Crownpoint and Sunny near Gallup.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crownpoint to Gallup?
The road trip is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Thoreau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.4 miles from Crownpoint and 28.3 miles from Gallup.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crownpoint and Sunny near Gallup.
Stop Ideas Near Thoreau
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 Thoreau.
Gallup station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crownpoint and Gallup. Straight-line distance: 34.8 mi (56.01 km).
#1 Crownpoint
Census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico
| Population | 2,278 |
| Coordinates | 35.6780800, -108.1511800 |
| Altitude | 2128 |
| 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: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.83 | $21.66 |
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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