How far is Gallup, NM from Dexter, NM?
The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Dexter, NM is about 355.6 miles (572.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 296.6 miles (477.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 34m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Torrance County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gallup and Dexter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and Dexter.
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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
194.7 mi · 3 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
143 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 285
27.4 mi · 32 min · US Highway 285
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Continue on Oak Street
14.5 mi · 18 min · Oak Street
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Continue on 8th Street
91.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 8th Street
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Continue on North Main Street
6.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Southeast Main Street
13.8 mi · 18 min · Southeast Main Street
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Turn left onto East Shawnee Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · East Shawnee Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cherokee Road
72 m · 8 sec · Cherokee Road
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Turn right onto Old Dexter Highway
529 ft · 11 sec · Old Dexter Highway
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Continue on East Shawnee Road
2010 ft · 40 sec · East Shawnee Road
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Turn straight onto Elford Avenue
1158 ft · 23 sec · Elford Avenue
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Continue on 1st Street
813 ft · 16 sec · 1st Street
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Turn slight right onto Old Dexter Highway
49 m · 3 sec · Old Dexter Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Dexter Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallup and Dexter.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Ford Drive
Merge slight left
195 mi · 03h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Gallup and Mostly Sunny near Dexter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gallup to Dexter?
The road trip is about 355.6 miles (572.3 km) and usually takes 06h 34m 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?
Moriarty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.8 miles from Gallup and 177.8 miles from Dexter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 296.6 miles (477.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 59 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 $47.53 one way or $95.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallup and Mostly Sunny near Dexter.
Stop Ideas Near Moriarty
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 Moriarty.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gallup and Dexter. Straight-line distance: 296.67 mi (477.45 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 Dexter
Town in Chaves County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 33.1973300, -104.3730200 |
| Altitude | 1056 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dexter (-104.37302, 33.19733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 572 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 26m |
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 | $47.53 | $95.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $53.45 | $106.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $58.04 | $116.09 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $67.96 | $135.92 |
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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