How far is Gallup, NM from Crownpoint, NM?

The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Crownpoint, NM is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.61 mi
01h 12m
Flight
34.8 mi
56.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.8 mi
Kilometers
56.01 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.61 mi
Kilometers
91.11 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crownpoint
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM MDT
Return by in Gallup
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gallup
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Crownpoint
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gallup
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Thoreau
NM

Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States

From Gallup
28.3 mi
00h 36m
To Crownpoint
28.3 mi
00h 36m

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
61°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and Crownpoint.

  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

    29.8 mi · 30 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 612, NM 371: Thoreau

    2617 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 371

    24 mi · 36 min · State Highway 371

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Stacher Street

    158 m · 14 sec · Stacher Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Chaco Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Chaco Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right

    28 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ford Drive
30.2 mi · 53%
State Highway 371
24 mi · 42%
East Historic Highway 66
0.91 mi · 2%
Chaco Boulevard
0.84 mi · 1%
NM 612
0.5 mi · 1%
Stacher Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Ford Drive

Merge slight left

29.8 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
34.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thoreau
00h 36m from Gallup
Leave By
4:04 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gallup and Sunny near Crownpoint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gallup to Crownpoint?

The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Thoreau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Gallup and 28.3 miles from Crownpoint.

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

The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 4:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.57 one way or $15.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallup and Sunny near Crownpoint.

Stop Ideas Near Thoreau

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thoreau, 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 Thoreau.

RAIL

Gallup station

49 mi away
201 East Highway 66

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gallup and Crownpoint. Straight-line distance: 34.8 mi (56.01 km).

Gallup

#1 Gallup

City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates35.5280800, -108.7425800
Altitude1985
CountryUnited States
Crownpoint

#2 Crownpoint

Census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico

Population2,278
Coordinates35.6780800, -108.1511800
Altitude2128
CountryUnited States
Start: Gallup (-108.74258, 35.52808)
End: Crownpoint (-108.15118, 35.67808)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.56 L · about $7.57
Round trip
$15.15
4 gal · 15.12 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.57 $15.15
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.52 $17.04
Premium $4.63 $9.25 $18.50
Diesel $5.42 $10.83 $21.66

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 Crownpoint. The current time is 01:58:03.

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.