How far is Gallup, NM from Lovington, NM?
The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Lovington, NM is about 431.1 miles (693.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 356 miles (573 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 23m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 41m.
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.
Human settlement in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gallup and Lovington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and Lovington.
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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
194.7 mi · 3 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 285: Vaughn, Santa Fe
1315 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
143 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 285
27.4 mi · 32 min · US Highway 285
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Continue on Oak Street
14.5 mi · 18 min · Oak Street
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Continue on 8th Street
91.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min · 8th Street
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Continue on North Main Street
3.9 mi · 7 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Country Club Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Country Club Road
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Turn right onto North Atkinson Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · North Atkinson Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
71.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
19 mi · 22 min · South Main Street
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Keep slight right
1523 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Plains Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Plains Highway
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Continue on Tatum Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Tatum Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Avenue
1509 ft · 27 sec · South Main Avenue
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Turn left onto East Avenue D
7 m · 1 sec · East Avenue D
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Avenue D
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallup and Lovington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Ford Drive
Merge slight left
195 mi · 03h 20m
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 Lovington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gallup to Lovington?
The road trip is about 431.1 miles (693.8 km) and usually takes 06h 41m 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?
Encino is a useful midpoint, sitting about 215.3 miles from Gallup and 215.8 miles from Lovington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 356 miles (573 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.1 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 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 $57.60 one way or $115.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 135.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallup and Sunny near Lovington.
Stop Ideas Near Encino
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 Encino.
Lamy station
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Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gallup and Lovington. Straight-line distance: 356.02 mi (572.96 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 Lovington
City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 11,474 |
| Coordinates | 32.9440100, -103.3485500 |
| Altitude | 1192 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Avenue D (-103.34855, 32.943976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 694 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 22m |
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 | $3.79 | $57.60 | $115.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $64.78 | $129.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $70.35 | $140.69 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $82.36 | $164.72 |
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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