How far is Gallup, NM from Arroyo Seco, NM?
The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Arroyo Seco, NM is about 277.9 miles (447.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190 miles (305.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 00m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gallup and Arroyo Seco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and Arroyo Seco.
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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
135.6 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Santa Fe, Las Cruces
1838 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Santa Fe
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
55.4 mi · 57 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 84, US 285 North
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 84, US 285 North: Los Alamos, Espanola, Taos
4.2 mi · 8 min
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Continue on North Saint Francis Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Saint Francis Drive
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Continue on Taos Highway
12.2 mi · 14 min · Taos Highway
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Continue on Santa Fe Highway
8.7 mi · 14 min · Santa Fe Highway
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Continue on Riverside Drive
2495 ft · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Riverside Drive Southeast
1003 ft · 20 sec · Riverside Drive Southeast
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Continue on South Riverside Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Riverside Drive
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Continue on New Mexico State Highway 68
38.6 mi · 54 min · New Mexico State Highway 68
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Turn left onto SR-240
1.1 mi · 2 min · SR-240
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Continue on Los Cordovas
1.2 km · 1 min · Los Cordovas
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Continue on Ranchitos Road
2869 ft · 58 sec · Ranchitos Road
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Continue on Ranchitos Road
1841 ft · 39 sec · Ranchitos Road
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Turn left onto Blueberry Hill Road
4.6 mi · 9 min · Blueberry Hill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Blueberry Hill Road
1030 ft · 22 sec · Blueberry Hill Road
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Turn right
1075 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight
86 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Valencia Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Valencia Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Hondo Seco Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Hondo Seco Road
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Turn left onto Holy Trinity Road
89 m · 16 sec · Holy Trinity Road
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Continue on Holy Trinity Road
36 m · 14 sec · Holy Trinity Road
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Continue on Holy Trinity Road
49 m · 19 sec · Holy Trinity Road
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Turn sharp left
15 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
57 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallup and Arroyo Seco.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Gallup and Sunny near Arroyo Seco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gallup to Arroyo Seco?
The road trip is about 277.9 miles (447.2 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.9 miles from Gallup and 139 miles from Arroyo Seco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190 miles (305.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:00 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.11 one way or $74.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallup and Sunny near Arroyo Seco.
Stop Ideas Near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rio Rancho Parks & Recreation
Rio Rancho Water Utilities
Rio Rancho Finance Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gallup and Arroyo Seco. Straight-line distance: 190.02 mi (305.81 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 Arroyo Seco
Arroyo Seco is a place in New Mexico, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.5166900, -105.5691800 |
| Altitude | 2327 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arroyo Seco (-105.56918, 36.51669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 447 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $37.11 | $74.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.74 | $83.48 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.33 | $90.65 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.07 | $106.13 |
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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