How far is Gallup, NM from Lee Acres, NM?
The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Lee Acres, NM is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gallup and Lee Acres.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and Lee Acres.
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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
135 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 4th Street - 2nd Street University Boulevard
1526 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto 4th Street Northwest
2.9 mi · 7 min · 4th Street Northwest
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Turn left onto Solar Road Northwest
1031 ft · 37 sec · Solar Road Northwest
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Turn right onto Fairway Road Northwest
1378 ft · 1 min · Fairway Road Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairway Road Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallup and Lee Acres.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ford Drive
Merge slight left
135 mi · 02h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Gallup and Sunny near Lee Acres.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gallup to Lee Acres?
The road trip is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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 69.9 miles from Gallup and 70.1 miles from Lee Acres.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121 miles (194.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 1:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.78 one way or $43.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallup and Sunny near Lee Acres.
Stop Ideas Near Grants
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 Grants.
Gallup station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gallup and Lee Acres. Straight-line distance: 120.99 mi (194.71 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 Lee Acres
Situated within Bernalillo County at an approximate elevation of 4,980 feet, this census-designated place serves as a residential community in central New Mexico.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1486600, -106.6469700 |
| Altitude | 1518 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lee Acres (-106.64697, 35.14866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $21.78 | $43.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $23.88 | $47.76 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $25.50 | $50.99 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $29.87 | $59.73 |
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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