How far is Gallup, NM from Edgewood, NM?

The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Edgewood, NM is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.6 mi
02h 53m
Flight
147.43 mi
237.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.43 mi
Kilometers
237.27 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.6 mi
Kilometers
266.5 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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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 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgewood
Sun, May 24, 1:44 PM MDT
Return by in Gallup
Sun, May 24, 4:37 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gallup
2026-05-24T10:50
Arrive Edgewood
Sun, May 24, 1:44 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM MDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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
Grants
NM

City in New Mexico, United States

From Gallup
82.7 mi
01h 26m
To Edgewood
82.9 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    163.7 mi · 2 hr 49 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 344: Edgewood

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on NM 344 South: Historical Route 66

    82 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto NM-344

    668 ft · 15 sec · NM-344

  9. 9

    Continue on NM-344

    77 m · 13 sec · NM-344

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · NM-344

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ford Drive
164 mi · 99%
East Historic Highway 66
0.91 mi · 1%
NM 344
0.26 mi
NM-344
0.17 mi
Miyamura Overpass
0.08 mi
NM 344 South
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Ford Drive

Merge slight left

164 mi · 02h 49m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
147.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grants
01h 26m from Gallup
Leave By
12:44 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gallup and Mostly Sunny near Edgewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Grants is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.7 miles from Gallup and 82.9 miles from Edgewood.

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

The direct path is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 12:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.12 one way or $44.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallup and Mostly Sunny near Edgewood.

Stop Ideas Near Grants

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

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

RAIL

Gallup station

91 mi away
201 East Highway 66
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

110 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gallup and Edgewood. Straight-line distance: 147.43 mi (237.27 km).

Gallup

#1 Gallup

City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States

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

#2 Edgewood

Town in Santa Fe County, New Mexico

Population6,092
Coordinates35.0614400, -106.1914100
Altitude2026
CountryUnited States
Start: Gallup (-108.74258, 35.52808)
End: Edgewood (-106.19141, 35.06144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.12 L · about $22.12
Round trip
$44.23
11.68 gal · 44.24 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.12 $44.23
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.87 $49.75
Premium $4.63 $27.01 $54.02
Diesel $5.42 $31.62 $63.25

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Gallup and Edgewood. The current time is 10:50:36.

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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.