How far is Gallup, NM from Black Rock, NM?
The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Black Rock, NM is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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.
City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gallup and Black Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and Black Rock.
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Start on East Historic Highway 66
564 ft · 29 sec · East Historic Highway 66
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
2051 ft · 35 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on West Logan Avenue
133 m · 11 sec · West Logan Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 2nd Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · South 2nd Street
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Continue straight
24.1 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto Indian Route 4
4.8 mi · 12 min · Indian Route 4
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At the end of the road, turn right onto NM 53
2.1 mi · 5 min · NM 53
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Turn right onto Route 301 East
1 km · 2 min · Route 301 East
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Turn right onto B Avenue
947 ft · 49 sec · B Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
127 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallup and Black Rock.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South 2nd Street
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24.1 mi · 00h 36m
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 Gallup and Sunny near Black Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gallup to Black Rock?
The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Zuni Pueblo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Gallup and 16.8 miles from Black Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 $4.51 one way or $9.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallup and Sunny near Black Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Zuni Pueblo
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 Zuni Pueblo.
Gallup station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gallup and Black Rock. Straight-line distance: 30.5 mi (49.09 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 Black Rock
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, US
| Population | 1,323 |
| Coordinates | 35.0883700, -108.7911900 |
| Altitude | 1967 |
| Country | United States |
End: Black Rock (-108.79119, 35.08837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.50 | $11.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.44 | $12.89 |
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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