How far is Gallup, NM from Angel Fire, NM?

The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Angel Fire, NM is about 288.9 miles (465 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.93 mi
05h 50m
Flight
202.38 mi
325.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.38 mi
Kilometers
325.7 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.93 mi
Kilometers
464.98 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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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 05h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Angel Fire
Wed, Apr 15, 11:15 PM MDT
Return by in Gallup
Thu, Apr 16, 5:05 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gallup
2026-04-15T17:24
Arrive Angel Fire
Wed, Apr 15, 11:15 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:20 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gallup
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
North Valley
NM

City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America

From Gallup
144.4 mi
02h 55m
To Angel Fire
144.5 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph W
Destination
49°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gallup and Angel Fire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and Angel Fire.

  1. 1

    Start on East Historic Highway 66

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Historic Highway 66

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Miyamura Overpass

    124 m · 7 sec · Miyamura Overpass

  3. 3

    Continue on Ford Drive

    131 m · 7 sec · Ford Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    135.6 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Santa Fe, Las Cruces

    1838 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Santa Fe

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway

    55.4 mi · 57 min · Pan American Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 285 North

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 84, US 285 North: Los Alamos, Espanola, Taos

    4.2 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North Saint Francis Drive

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Saint Francis Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Taos Highway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Taos Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Santa Fe Highway

    8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    2495 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Riverside Drive Southeast

    1003 ft · 20 sec · Riverside Drive Southeast

  16. 16

    Continue on South Riverside Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Riverside Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on New Mexico State Highway 68

    40.3 mi · 57 min · New Mexico State Highway 68

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Paseo del Canon East

    906 ft · 15 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Paseo del Canon

    29 m · 2 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Paseo del Canon East

    1632 ft · 40 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Paseo del Canon

    41 m · 2 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Paseo del Canon East

    1371 ft · 33 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Paseo del Canon

    36 m · 7 sec · Paseo del Canon East

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto Paseo del Canon East

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Paseo del Canon East

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right

    18.9 mi · 36 min

  26. 26

    Turn sharp right onto Mountain View Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Mountain View Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left

    833 ft · 37 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallup and Angel Fire.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ford Drive
136 mi · 47%
Pan American Freeway
55.4 mi · 19%
New Mexico State Highway 68
40.3 mi · 14%
Taos Highway
12.2 mi · 4%
Santa Fe Highway
8.67 mi · 3%
US 84
4.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Ford Drive

Merge slight left

136 mi · 02h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.5 mi
202.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Valley
02h 55m from Gallup
Leave By
5:20 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gallup and Sunny near Angel Fire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gallup to Angel Fire?

The road trip is about 288.9 miles (465 km) and usually takes 05h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.4 miles from Gallup and 144.5 miles from Angel Fire.

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

The direct path is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.5 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:20 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.59 one way or $77.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallup and Sunny near Angel Fire.

Stop Ideas Near North Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Rating 4.1/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Rio Rancho Water Utilities

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Rating 1.4/5 94 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Rio Rancho Finance Department

Rio Rancho , NM
Rio Rancho City Hall, 3200 Civic Center Cir NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Valley.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

10 mi away
320 First Street SW
RAIL

Lamy station

75 mi away
Santa Fe County Road 33
BUS

Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico

85 mi away
No specific stop location

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gallup and Angel Fire. Straight-line distance: 202.38 mi (325.7 km).

Gallup

#1 Gallup

City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates35.5280800, -108.7425800
Altitude1985
CountryUnited States
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#2 Angel Fire

Town in New Mexico

Population1,070
Coordinates36.3930900, -105.2850100
Altitude2562
CountryUnited States
Start: Gallup (-108.74258, 35.52808)
End: Angel Fire (-105.28501, 36.39309)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 465 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.19 gal
38.59 L · about $38.59
Round trip
$77.18
20.38 gal · 77.18 L
Estimated CO2
90.6 kg one way
Round trip: 181.1 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $38.59 $77.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $43.40 $86.80
Premium $4.63 $47.13 $94.26
Diesel $5.42 $55.18 $110.36

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gallup and Angel Fire. The current time is 17:24:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.