How far is Gallup, NM from Silver City, NM?
The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Silver City, NM is about 269.4 miles (433.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 58m.
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.
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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 Silver City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and Silver City.
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Start on East Historic Highway 66
21 m · 6 sec · East Historic Highway 66
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
1186 ft · 27 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West Maloney Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · West Maloney Avenue
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Turn left
105 m · 13 sec
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Take the exit right toward I 40 West
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
40.4 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 191 South: St Johns
1557 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto St. Johns-Sanders Highway
52.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min · St. Johns-Sanders Highway
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Continue on Cleveland Street
1469 ft · 56 sec · Cleveland Street
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Turn left onto White Mountain Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · White Mountain Drive
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Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
23.8 mi · 35 min · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Show Low-Springerville-East Highway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Show Low-Springerville-East Highway
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Turn right onto Springerville-Alpine-State Line Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Springerville-Alpine-State Line Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Central Avenue
1114 ft · 19 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn straight onto Springerville-Alpine-State Line Highway
23.9 mi · 36 min · Springerville-Alpine-State Line Highway
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Turn left onto US 180
117.2 mi · 2 hr 48 min · US 180
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Market Street
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Turn right onto North Cooper Street
157 m · 10 sec · North Cooper Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Cooper Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallup and Silver City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 180
Turn left onto US 180
117 mi · 02h 48m
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 Silver City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gallup to Silver City?
The road trip is about 269.4 miles (433.5 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?
Reserve is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.8 miles from Gallup and 134.6 miles from Silver City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 77 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 5:02 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.98 one way or $71.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallup and Sunny near Silver City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gallup and Silver City. Straight-line distance: 192.38 mi (309.61 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 Silver City
Town in Grant County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 9,390 |
| Coordinates | 32.7700700, -108.2803300 |
| Altitude | 1809 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver City (-108.28033, 32.77007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $35.98 | $71.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $40.46 | $80.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $43.94 | $87.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $51.44 | $102.89 |
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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