How far is Gallup, NM from Sandia Heights, NM?
The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Sandia Heights, NM is about 149 miles (239.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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 02h 38m.
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.
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 Sandia Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and Sandia Heights.
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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
4.8 mi · 6 min · Pan American Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 423: Paseo del Norte
1097 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NM 423 East: Paseo del Norte, Jefferson
155 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Pan American Freeway Northeast
1041 ft · 24 sec · Pan American Freeway Northeast
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Turn right onto Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast
4.9 mi · 8 min · Paseo del Norte Boulevard Northeast
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Turn left onto Tramway Boulevard Northeast
1044 ft · 22 sec · Tramway Boulevard Northeast
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Turn right onto Live Oak Road Northeast
1778 ft · 1 min · Live Oak Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Live Oak Lane Northeast
158 m · 23 sec · Live Oak Lane Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Live Oak Lane Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallup and Sandia Heights.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ford Drive
Merge slight left
136 mi · 02h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Gallup and Sunny near Sandia Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gallup to Sandia Heights?
The road trip is about 149 miles (239.8 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Grants is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Gallup and 74.6 miles from Sandia Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 1:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.19 one way or $46.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallup and Sunny near Sandia Heights.
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 Sandia Heights. Straight-line distance: 129.16 mi (207.86 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 Sandia Heights
Situated in the high desert foothills of Bernalillo County at an elevation of 6135 feet, this community lies along the western slopes of the Sandia Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1769900, -106.4914100 |
| Altitude | 1870 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandia Heights (-106.49141, 35.17699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $23.19 | $46.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $25.43 | $50.85 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $27.15 | $54.29 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $31.80 | $63.60 |
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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