How far is Gallup, NM from Flora Vista, NM?

The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Flora Vista, NM is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.75 mi
02h 43m
Flight
94.98 mi
152.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.98 mi
Kilometers
152.85 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.75 mi
Kilometers
210.42 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flora Vista
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM MDT
Return by in Gallup
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gallup
2026-04-19T04:22
Arrive Flora Vista
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Shiprock
NM

Census-designated place in San Juan County, New Mexico, United States

From Gallup
65.4 mi
01h 21m
To Flora Vista
65.3 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and Flora Vista.

  1. 1

    Start on East Historic Highway 66

    21 m · 6 sec · East Historic Highway 66

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    1186 ft · 27 sec · South 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Maloney Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Maloney Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    7 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    85.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    24.8 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    120 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto La Plata Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · La Plata Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Pinon Hills Boulevard

    6.5 mi · 10 min · Pinon Hills Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Aztec Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Aztec Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Crouch Mesa Road

    1 km · 1 min · Crouch Mesa Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Road 3490

    62 m · 9 sec · Road 3490

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Road 3490

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Maloney Avenue
111 mi · 85%
Pinon Hills Boulevard
6.49 mi · 5%
East Main Street
2.48 mi · 2%
La Plata Highway
1.51 mi · 1%
West Aztec Boulevard
1.17 mi · 1%
Crouch Mesa Road
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

West Maloney Avenue

Take the exit slight right

85.3 mi · 01h 39m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
94.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shiprock
01h 21m from Gallup
Leave By
1:02 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gallup and Sunny near Flora Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gallup to Flora Vista?

The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Shiprock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Gallup and 65.3 miles from Flora Vista.

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

The direct path is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 1:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.46 one way or $34.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gallup and Flora Vista. Straight-line distance: 94.98 mi (152.85 km).

Gallup

#1 Gallup

City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates35.5280800, -108.7425800
Altitude1985
CountryUnited States
Flora Vista

#2 Flora Vista

Town

Population2,191
Coordinates36.7944500, -108.0803500
Altitude1679
CountryUnited States
Start: Gallup (-108.74258, 35.52808)
End: Flora Vista (-108.08035, 36.79445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.61 gal
17.46 L · about $17.46
Round trip
$34.92
9.22 gal · 34.92 L
Estimated CO2
41 kg one way
Round trip: 81.9 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.46 $34.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.63 $39.27
Premium $4.63 $21.32 $42.64
Diesel $5.42 $24.96 $49.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gallup and Flora Vista. The current time is 04:22:41.

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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.