How far is Gallup, NM from Milan, NM?
The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Milan, NM is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54 miles (86.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gallup and Milan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and Milan.
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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
55.8 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 509, NM 605: Chaco Culture National Historical Park
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Horizon Boulevard
1748 ft · 38 sec · Horizon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Historic Route 66
1.5 km · 1 min · Historic Route 66
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Turn right onto Milan Street
55 m · 8 sec · Milan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Milan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallup and Milan.
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
55.8 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gallup and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Milan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gallup to Milan?
The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Thoreau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Gallup and 29.4 miles from Milan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54 miles (86.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:26 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.84 one way or $15.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gallup and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Milan.
Stop Ideas Near Thoreau
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 Thoreau.
Gallup station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gallup and Milan. Straight-line distance: 54 mi (86.91 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 Milan
Village in Cibola County, New Mexico
| Population | 3,640 |
| Coordinates | 35.1697600, -107.8908900 |
| Altitude | 1987 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milan (-107.89089, 35.16976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.82 | $17.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $9.57 | $19.15 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
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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