How far is Flora Vista, NM from Gallup, NM?

The driving distance from Flora Vista, NM to Gallup, NM is about 125 miles (201.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
125.03 mi
02h 21m
Flight
94.98 mi
152.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.98 mi
Kilometers
152.85 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.03 mi
Kilometers
201.22 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gallup
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM MDT
Return by in Flora Vista
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flora Vista
2026-04-19T03:01
Arrive Gallup
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flora Vista
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 Flora Vista
65.5 mi
01h 10m
To Gallup
59.6 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flora Vista and Gallup.

  1. 1

    Start on Road 3490

    62 m · 11 sec · Road 3490

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Crouch Mesa Road

    1 km · 1 min · Crouch Mesa Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pinon Hills Boulevard

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Pinon Hills Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto La Plata Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · La Plata Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    26.6 mi · 36 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    83.4 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Maloney Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Maloney Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1186 ft · 27 sec · South 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Historic Highway 66

    564 ft · 21 sec · West Historic Highway 66

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Historic Highway 66

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flora Vista 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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
117 mi · 94%
Pinon Hills Boulevard
6.61 mi · 5%
La Plata Highway
1.53 mi · 1%
West Maloney Avenue
0.84 mi · 1%
Crouch Mesa Road
0.65 mi · 1%
South 3rd Street
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue straight

83.4 mi · 01h 45m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
94.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shiprock
01h 10m from Flora Vista
Leave By
1:46 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flora Vista 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 Flora Vista to Gallup?

The road trip is about 125 miles (201.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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 65.5 miles from Flora Vista and 59.6 miles from Gallup.

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

The direct path is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 1:46 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.70 one way or $33.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flora Vista and Mostly Sunny near Gallup.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flora Vista and Gallup. Straight-line distance: 94.98 mi (152.85 km).

Flora Vista

#1 Flora Vista

Town

Population2,191
Coordinates36.7944500, -108.0803500
Altitude1679
CountryUnited States
Gallup

#2 Gallup

City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates35.5280800, -108.7425800
Altitude1985
CountryUnited States
Start: Road 3490 (-108.080257, 36.79435)
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 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.7 L · about $16.70
Round trip
$33.40
8.82 gal · 33.4 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.70 $33.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.78 $37.56
Premium $4.63 $20.40 $40.79
Diesel $5.42 $23.88 $47.76

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Flora Vista and Gallup. The current time is 03:01:34.

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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.