How far is Gallup, NM from Navajo, NM?
The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Navajo, NM is about 209.4 miles (337 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gallup and Navajo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and Navajo.
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Start on East Historic Highway 66
21 m · 6 sec · East Historic Highway 66
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
1186 ft · 27 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West Maloney Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Maloney Avenue
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Turn right
7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right
85.3 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Continue straight
29.2 mi · 40 min
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Turn left onto Bloomfield Highway
11.3 mi · 16 min · Bloomfield Highway
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Continue on West Broadway Avenue
642 ft · 10 sec · West Broadway Avenue
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Continue on West Broadway Boulevard
1429 ft · 37 sec · West Broadway Boulevard
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Continue on East Broadway Boulevard
70.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min · East Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Narrow Gauge Street
4.3 mi · 10 min · Narrow Gauge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallup and Navajo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Maloney Avenue
Take the exit slight right
85.3 mi · 01h 39m
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 Navajo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gallup to Navajo?
The road trip is about 209.4 miles (337 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Kirtland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Gallup and 104.8 miles from Navajo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.9 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 7:38 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.58 one way or $65.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallup and Sunny near Navajo.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gallup and Navajo. Straight-line distance: 135.5 mi (218.06 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 Navajo
Situated within Rio Arriba County at an altitude of 6585 feet, this census-designated place lies in rural northern New Mexico.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.9461200, -107.0630900 |
| Altitude | 2007 |
| Country | United States |
End: Navajo (-107.06309, 36.94612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $32.58 | $65.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $35.72 | $71.45 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $38.14 | $76.28 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $44.68 | $89.36 |
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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