How far is Gallup, NM from Lordsburg, NM?

The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Lordsburg, NM is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219.6 miles (353.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
311.37 mi
06h 48m
Flight
219.57 mi
353.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.57 mi
Kilometers
353.36 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.37 mi
Kilometers
501.1 km
Drive Time
06h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lordsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM MDT
Return by in Gallup
Sun, Apr 19, 11:15 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gallup
2026-04-18T21:38
Arrive Lordsburg
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:49 PM to 2:19 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gallup
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Reserve
NM

Village in New Mexico

From Gallup
155.8 mi
03h 24m
To Lordsburg
155.6 mi
03h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    105 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 40 West

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    40.4 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191 South: St Johns

    1557 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto St. Johns-Sanders Highway

    52.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · St. Johns-Sanders Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Cleveland Street

    1469 ft · 56 sec · Cleveland Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto White Mountain Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · White Mountain Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway

    23.8 mi · 35 min · Holbrook-Springerville Highway

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Show Low-Springerville-East Highway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Show Low-Springerville-East Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Springerville-Alpine-State Line Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Springerville-Alpine-State Line Highway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1114 ft · 19 sec · East Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Springerville-Alpine-State Line Highway

    23.9 mi · 36 min · Springerville-Alpine-State Line Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto US 180

    116 mi · 2 hr 46 min · US 180

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Truck Bypass Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Truck Bypass Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto New Mexico State Highway 90

    40.2 mi · 47 min · New Mexico State Highway 90

  19. 19

    Continue on Duncan Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Duncan Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    736 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit sharp left

    18 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 180
116 mi · 37%
St. Johns-Sanders Highway
52.7 mi · 17%
I 40 West
40.7 mi · 13%
New Mexico State Highway 90
40.2 mi · 13%
Springerville-Alpine-State Line Highway
25.8 mi · 8%
Holbrook-Springerville Highway
23.8 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US 180

Turn left onto US 180

116 mi · 02h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.8 mi
219.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reserve
03h 24m from Gallup
Leave By
10:22 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gallup and Sunny near Lordsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km) and usually takes 06h 48m 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?

Reserve is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.8 miles from Gallup and 155.6 miles from Lordsburg.

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

The direct path is about 219.6 miles (353.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.8 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 $41.62 one way or $83.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallup and Sunny near Lordsburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gallup and Lordsburg. Straight-line distance: 219.57 mi (353.36 km).

Gallup

#1 Gallup

City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States

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

#2 Lordsburg

City in New Mexico, USA

Population2,341
Coordinates32.3503600, -108.7086600
Altitude1295
CountryUnited States
Start: Gallup (-108.74258, 35.52808)
End: Lordsburg (-108.70866, 32.35036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.99 gal
41.59 L · about $41.62
Round trip
$83.24
21.98 gal · 83.18 L
Estimated CO2
97.7 kg one way
Round trip: 195.3 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.62 $83.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.81 $93.61
Premium $4.63 $50.83 $101.66
Diesel $5.42 $59.51 $119.02

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 Lordsburg. The current time is 21:38:39.

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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.