How far is Gallup, NM from Moriarty, NM?
The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Moriarty, NM is about 176 miles (283.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Moriarty.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and Moriarty.
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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
173 mi · 2 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 412
1240 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Howard Cavazos Boulevard North
957 ft · 18 sec · Howard Cavazos Boulevard North
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Continue on Howard Cavazos Boulevard South
1.1 mi · 3 min · Howard Cavazos Boulevard South
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Turn left onto Center Avenue
89 m · 13 sec · Center Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street
43 m · 6 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallup and Moriarty.
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
173 mi · 02h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Gallup and Sunny near Moriarty.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gallup to Moriarty?
The road trip is about 176 miles (283.2 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grants is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Gallup and 88.1 miles from Moriarty.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.52 one way or $47.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallup and Sunny near Moriarty.
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 Moriarty. Straight-line distance: 156.43 mi (251.75 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 Moriarty
City in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,841 |
| Coordinates | 34.9900500, -106.0491900 |
| Altitude | 1896 |
| Country | United States |
End: Moriarty (-106.04919, 34.99005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 283 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $23.52 | $47.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.45 | $52.90 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.72 | $57.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.63 | $67.25 |
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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