How far is Gallup, NM from Santa Teresa, NM?
The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Santa Teresa, NM is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gallup and Santa Teresa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and Santa Teresa.
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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
29.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 612, NM 371: Thoreau
2617 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 371
28.5 mi · 43 min · State Highway 371
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Turn right onto Navajo Route 9
36 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Navajo Route 9
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Turn left onto Pueblo Pintado Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Pueblo Pintado Road
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Turn straight onto Counselor Road
3.9 mi · 8 min · Counselor Road
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Continue on Navajo Route 46
19.1 mi · 57 min · Navajo Route 46
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Turn right
29.3 mi · 31 min
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Turn left
29.1 mi · 40 min
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Turn right onto Agua Sarca Road
1781 ft · 1 min · Agua Sarca Road
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Turn left onto Mesa Poleo Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Mesa Poleo Road
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Continue on County Road 426
1.4 km · 3 min · County Road 426
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 426
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallup and Santa Teresa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Navajo Route 9
Turn right onto Navajo Route 9
36 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Gallup and Sunny near Santa Teresa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gallup to Santa Teresa?
The road trip is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km) and usually takes 04h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Crownpoint is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Gallup and 90.5 miles from Santa Teresa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.12 one way or $56.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallup and Sunny near Santa Teresa.
Stop Ideas Near Crownpoint
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 Crownpoint.
Gallup station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gallup and Santa Teresa. Straight-line distance: 123.36 mi (198.53 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 Santa Teresa
Situated in Rio Arriba County in northern New Mexico, this unincorporated community rests at a high elevation of approximately 7,448 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.1533500, -106.6794800 |
| Altitude | 2270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Santa Teresa (-106.67948, 36.15335)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $28.12 | $56.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $30.84 | $61.68 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $32.93 | $65.85 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $38.57 | $77.15 |
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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