How far is Gallup, NM from Boles Acres, NM?

The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Boles Acres, NM is about 331 miles (532.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
331.01 mi
06h 16m
Flight
245.29 mi
394.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.29 mi
Kilometers
394.75 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.01 mi
Kilometers
532.71 km
Drive Time
06h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boles Acres
Thu, Apr 23, 9:25 AM MDT
Return by in Gallup
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gallup
2026-04-23T03:09
Arrive Boles Acres
Thu, Apr 23, 9:25 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:16 PM to 1:46 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gallup
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Jarales
NM

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

From Gallup
165.5 mi
03h 08m
To Boles Acres
165.5 mi
03h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gallup and Boles Acres.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and Boles Acres.

  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

    103.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 6: Los Lunas

    1562 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Road 6

    30.6 mi · 39 min · State Road 6

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street Southwest

    2601 ft · 52 sec · Main Street Southwest

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward San Antonio

    3008 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1711 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on 2nd Street

    64.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto E Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · E Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Central Avenue

    549 ft · 19 sec · Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Central Avenue

    43.8 mi · 52 min · Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward Saint Francis Drive

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Saint Francis Drive

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1673 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto US Highway 54 South

    4.4 mi · 7 min · US Highway 54 South

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Boles Road

    1005 ft · 35 sec · Boles Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boles Avenue

    66 m · 6 sec · Boles Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on 1st Street

    1502 ft · 1 min · 1st Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallup and Boles Acres.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ford Drive
104 mi · 31%
2nd Street
64.6 mi · 20%
Main Street Southwest
63.8 mi · 19%
Central Avenue
43.9 mi · 13%
State Road 6
30.6 mi · 9%
Saint Francis Drive
15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ford Drive

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 16m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.7 mi
245.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jarales
03h 08m from Gallup
Leave By
11:28 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gallup and Sunny near Boles Acres.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gallup to Boles Acres?

The road trip is about 331 miles (532.7 km) and usually takes 06h 16m 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?

Jarales is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.5 miles from Gallup and 165.5 miles from Boles Acres.

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

The direct path is about 245.3 miles (394.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.7 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 $44.23 one way or $88.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallup and Sunny near Boles Acres.

Stop Ideas Near Jarales

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jarales, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jarales.

RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

53 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gallup and Boles Acres. Straight-line distance: 245.29 mi (394.75 km).

Gallup

#1 Gallup

City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates35.5280800, -108.7425800
Altitude1985
CountryUnited States
Boles Acres

#2 Boles Acres

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

Population1,638
Coordinates32.8070300, -105.9861000
Altitude1251
CountryUnited States
Start: Gallup (-108.74258, 35.52808)
End: Boles Acres (-105.9861, 32.80703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 533 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.68 gal
44.21 L · about $44.23
Round trip
$88.46
23.36 gal · 88.42 L
Estimated CO2
103.8 kg one way
Round trip: 207.6 kg / 458 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $44.23 $88.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $49.75 $99.49
Premium $4.63 $54.02 $108.04
Diesel $5.42 $63.25 $126.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gallup and Boles Acres. The current time is 03:09:02.

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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.