How far is Gallup, NM from La Union, NM?
The driving distance from Gallup, NM to La Union, NM is about 369.4 miles (594.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.6 miles (441.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 04m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 32m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gallup and La Union.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and La Union.
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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
103.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 6: Los Lunas
1562 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 6
30.6 mi · 39 min · State Road 6
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Continue on Main Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street Northwest
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Continue on Main Street Southwest
2601 ft · 52 sec · Main Street Southwest
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Take the ramp right
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
204.7 mi · 3 hr 28 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 19 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
2.7 mi · 3 min · Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
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Take the exit slight right toward Spur 37: Vinton Road, Westway Drive
784 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto South Desert Boulevard
1083 ft · 34 sec · South Desert Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Vinton Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Vinton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto La Union-Vinton Road
1.2 km · 2 min · La Union-Vinton Road
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Continue on Vinton Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Vinton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
121 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Mercantil Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Mercantil Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mercantil Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallup and La Union.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Main Street Southwest
Merge slight left
205 mi · 03h 28m
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 Sunny near La Union.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gallup to La Union?
The road trip is about 369.4 miles (594.5 km) and usually takes 06h 32m 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?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.8 miles from Gallup and 184.6 miles from La Union.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.6 miles (441.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.8 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 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 $57.44 one way or $114.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallup and Sunny near La Union.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
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 Socorro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gallup and La Union. Straight-line distance: 274.55 mi (441.85 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 La Union
Situated in Doña Ana County at an elevation of 3,799 feet, this community lies within the fertile Mesilla Valley along the Rio Grande.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9506600, -106.6616600 |
| Altitude | 1158 |
| Country | United States |
End: La Union (-106.66166, 31.95066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 594 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 36m |
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 | $4.41 | $57.44 | $114.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $62.99 | $125.97 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $67.25 | $134.50 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $78.78 | $157.56 |
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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