How far is Gallup, NM from Thoreau, NM?
The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Thoreau, NM is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gallup and Thoreau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and Thoreau.
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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
2569 ft · 58 sec · State Highway 371
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Turn left onto Hawk Drive
50 m · 10 sec · Hawk Drive
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Turn left onto Lenore Avenue
64 m · 9 sec · Lenore Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lenore Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallup and Thoreau.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ford Drive
Merge slight left
29.8 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Gallup and Sunny near Thoreau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gallup to Thoreau?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Church Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Gallup and 16.2 miles from Thoreau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.32 one way or $8.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallup and Sunny near Thoreau.
Stop Ideas Near Church Rock
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 Church Rock.
Gallup station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gallup and Thoreau. Straight-line distance: 30.48 mi (49.05 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 Thoreau
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,865 |
| Coordinates | 35.4025300, -108.2234000 |
| Altitude | 2177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thoreau (-108.2234, 35.40253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.32 | $8.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.86 | $9.71 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
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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