How far is Gallup, NM from South Valley, NM?
The driving distance from Gallup, NM to South Valley, NM is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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 37m.
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 South Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and South Valley.
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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
126.2 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NM 500: Atrisco Vista Boulevard
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Atrisco Vista Boulevard Northwest
577 ft · 12 sec · Atrisco Vista Boulevard Northwest
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Turn left onto Central Avenue Southwest
2.6 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto 98th Street Southwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · 98th Street Southwest
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Continue on Snow Vista Boulevard Southwest
1.1 km · 1 min · Snow Vista Boulevard Southwest
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Continue on 98th Street Southwest
2622 ft · 1 min · 98th Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Blake Road Southwest
1.4 mi · 3 min · Blake Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Coors Boulevard Southwest
1 km · 1 min · Coors Boulevard Southwest
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Turn left onto Rio Bravo Boulevard Southwest
1.9 mi · 3 min · Rio Bravo Boulevard Southwest
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Turn right onto Isleta Boulevard Southwest
1.7 mi · 3 min · Isleta Boulevard Southwest
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Turn left
617 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
1.2 km · 7 min
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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 South Valley.
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
126 mi · 02h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gallup and Mostly Sunny near South Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gallup to South Valley?
The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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 69.6 miles from Gallup and 69.8 miles from South Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 1:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gallup and Mostly Sunny near South Valley.
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 South Valley. Straight-line distance: 121.83 mi (196.07 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 South Valley
Census designated place
| Population | 40,976 |
| Coordinates | 35.0100500, -106.6780800 |
| Altitude | 1501 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Valley (-106.67808, 35.01005)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.95 | $41.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.76 | $45.51 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.64 | $53.28 |
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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