How far is Gallup, NM from Navajo, NM?
The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Navajo, NM is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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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Continue straight
16.2 mi · 20 min
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 264
1 km · 1 min · Arizona State Highway 264
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Turn right onto Navajo Route 12
5 mi · 8 min · Navajo Route 12
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Turn slight right
58 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Navajo Route 12
11.5 mi · 20 min · Navajo Route 12
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Continue on Cleveland Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Boulevard
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Turn left onto Poplar Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · Poplar Avenue
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Turn left
1178 ft · 52 sec
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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.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Maloney Avenue
Continue straight
16.2 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Gallup and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Tohatchi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Gallup and 21.9 miles from Navajo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.87 one way or $11.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gallup and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Navajo.
Stop Ideas Near Tohatchi
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 Tohatchi.
Gallup station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gallup and Navajo. Straight-line distance: 30.46 mi (49.02 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
Athabaskan language of Na-Dené stock spoken in the southwestern United States
| Population | 1,645 |
| Coordinates | 35.9000100, -109.0339800 |
| Altitude | 2168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Navajo (-109.03398, 35.90001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $7.17 | $14.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $8.39 | $16.79 |
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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