How far is Gallup, NM from San Miguel, NM?
The driving distance from Gallup, NM to San Miguel, NM is about 353.2 miles (568.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.9 miles (418.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 26m 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.
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.
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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 San Miguel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and San Miguel.
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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
103.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 6: Los Lunas
1562 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 6
30.6 mi · 39 min · State Road 6
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Continue on Main Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street Northwest
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Continue on Main Street Southwest
2601 ft · 52 sec · Main Street Southwest
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Take the ramp right
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
204.7 mi · 3 hr 28 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mesquite
1316 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Mossman Arroyo Road
65 m · 10 sec · Mossman Arroyo Road
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Turn left
2165 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 228
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 228
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Keep slight left to continue on Mesquite Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Mesquite Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right
885 ft · 18 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 San Miguel.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Main Street Southwest
Merge slight left
205 mi · 03h 28m
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 San Miguel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gallup to San Miguel?
The road trip is about 353.2 miles (568.4 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?
Socorro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.7 miles from Gallup and 176.5 miles from San Miguel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.9 miles (418.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.3 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 $54.92 one way or $109.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallup and Sunny near San Miguel.
Stop Ideas Near Socorro
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 Socorro.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Alvarado Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gallup and San Miguel. Straight-line distance: 259.94 mi (418.33 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 San Miguel
Located in the fertile Mesilla Valley of southern New Mexico at an elevation of 3822 feet, this census-designated place is part of Doña Ana County situated near the Rio Grande.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.1553800, -106.7350000 |
| Altitude | 1165 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Miguel (-106.735, 32.15538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 568 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 24m |
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 | $54.92 | $109.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $60.23 | $120.46 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $64.31 | $128.61 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $75.33 | $150.67 |
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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