How far is Gallup, NM from Sandia Knolls, NM?
The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Sandia Knolls, NM is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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 55m.
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 Knolls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and Sandia Knolls.
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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
150.7 mi · 2 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 14, NM 333, NM 337: Cedar Crest, Tijeras
1306 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NM 14 North: Cedar Crest, East Tijeras
2816 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Old US Highway 66
1322 ft · 32 sec · Old US Highway 66
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Continue on SH 14
1499 ft · 34 sec · SH 14
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Continue on NM 14
5.3 mi · 8 min · NM 14
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Continue on SH 14
1325 ft · 24 sec · SH 14
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Turn right onto Frost Road East
2 mi · 3 min · Frost Road East
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Turn left onto Camino Alto
1784 ft · 55 sec · Camino Alto
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Turn left onto Parkview Road
67 m · 10 sec · Parkview Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Camino Alto Road
1717 ft · 1 min · Camino Alto Road
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Turn right onto Marks Road
580 ft · 28 sec · Marks Road
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Turn right onto Mikes Place
63 m · 9 sec · Mikes Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mikes Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallup and Sandia Knolls.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ford Drive
Merge slight left
151 mi · 02h 35m
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 Knolls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gallup to Sandia Knolls?
The road trip is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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 80.8 miles from Gallup and 81 miles from Sandia Knolls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 12:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.17 one way or $50.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallup and Sunny near Sandia Knolls.
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 Knolls. Straight-line distance: 139.3 mi (224.18 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 Knolls
Located in Bernalillo County at an elevation of 6,726 feet, this unincorporated community is situated on the eastern slopes of the Sandia Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1639300, -106.3114100 |
| Altitude | 2050 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandia Knolls (-106.31141, 35.16393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $25.17 | $50.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $27.60 | $55.20 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $29.47 | $58.94 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $34.52 | $69.05 |
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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