How far is Gallup, NM from Amarillo, TX?
The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Amarillo, TX is about 423.5 miles (681.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 389.8 miles (627.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 26m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 13m.
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.
Human settlement in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gallup and Amarillo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and Amarillo.
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Start on East Historic Highway 66
1.5 km · 2 min · East Historic Highway 66
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Turn left onto Miyamura Overpass
124 m · 7 sec · Miyamura Overpass
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Continue on Ford Drive
131 m · 7 sec · Ford Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
1585 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
412.7 mi · 6 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business East: Amarillo Boulevard, Helium Road
889 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 Business East: Amarillo Boulevard
1669 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on West Amarillo Boulevard
8.9 mi · 11 min · West Amarillo Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Amarillo Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallup and Amarillo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Ford Drive
Merge slight left
413 mi · 06h 58m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gallup and Sunny near Amarillo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gallup to Amarillo?
The road trip is about 423.5 miles (681.5 km) and usually takes 07h 13m 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?
Encino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.3 miles from Gallup and 212.1 miles from Amarillo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 389.8 miles (627.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 $65.66 one way or $131.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gallup and Amarillo, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gallup and Sunny near Amarillo.
Stop Ideas Near Encino
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 Encino.
Lamy station
Las Vegas station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gallup and Amarillo. Straight-line distance: 389.85 mi (627.41 km).
#1 Gallup
City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 35.5280800, -108.7425800 |
| Altitude | 1985 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amarillo
The second most populous city in Texas Panhandle.
| Population | 199,654 |
| Coordinates | 35.2220000, -101.8313000 |
| Altitude | 1118 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amarillo (-101.8313, 35.222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 682 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 16m |
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 | $4.40 | $65.66 | $131.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $71.97 | $143.93 |
| Premium | $5.14 | $76.82 | $153.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $89.31 | $178.62 |
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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