How far is Gallup, NM from Raton, NM?
The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Raton, NM is about 365.4 miles (588 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258 miles (415.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 27m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Santa Fe 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 Raton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and Raton.
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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
135.6 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 North, I 25 South: Santa Fe, Las Cruces
1838 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 25 North: Santa Fe
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
225.8 mi · 3 hr 48 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 72: Raton, Folsom
896 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto East Cook Avenue
2060 ft · 41 sec · East Cook Avenue
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Continue on Guadalupe Street
927 ft · 19 sec · Guadalupe Street
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Continue on Sugarite Avenue
1902 ft · 42 sec · Sugarite Avenue
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Continue on Sugarite Avenue
574 ft · 12 sec · Sugarite Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 2nd Street
147 m · 19 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn slight left
69 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Clark Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Clark Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clark Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallup and Raton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pan American Freeway
Merge slight left onto Pan American Freeway
226 mi · 03h 48m
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 Raton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gallup to Raton?
The road trip is about 365.4 miles (588 km) and usually takes 06h 13m 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?
La Cienega is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.6 miles from Gallup and 182.7 miles from Raton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258 miles (415.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.4 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 $48.81 one way or $97.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallup and Sunny near Raton.
Stop Ideas Near La Cienega
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Torreon Park
City of Santa Fe
Santa Fe Housing Authority
City Hall Park
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to La Cienega.
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Lamy station
Alvarado Transportation Center
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gallup and Raton. Straight-line distance: 257.99 mi (415.2 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 Raton
City in New Mexico
| Population | 5,923 |
| Coordinates | 36.9033600, -104.4391500 |
| Altitude | 2036 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raton (-104.43915, 36.90336)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 588 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 33m |
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 | $48.81 | $97.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $54.90 | $109.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $59.62 | $119.23 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $69.80 | $139.60 |
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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