How far is Gallup, NM from Zuni Pueblo, NM?

The driving distance from Gallup, NM to Zuni Pueblo, NM is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.07 mi
01h 07m
Flight
32.06 mi
51.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.06 mi
Kilometers
51.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.07 mi
Kilometers
59.66 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Zuni Pueblo
Wed, Apr 29, 6:59 PM MDT
Return by in Gallup
Wed, Apr 29, 8:06 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gallup
2026-04-29T17:51
Arrive Zuni Pueblo
Wed, Apr 29, 6:59 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gallup
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Black Rock
NM

Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, US

From Gallup
18.6 mi
00h 33m
To Zuni Pueblo
18.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gallup and Zuni Pueblo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gallup and Zuni Pueblo.

  1. 1

    Start on East Historic Highway 66

    564 ft · 29 sec · East Historic Highway 66

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    2051 ft · 35 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Logan Avenue

    133 m · 11 sec · West Logan Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 2nd Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    24.1 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Indian Route 4

    4.8 mi · 12 min · Indian Route 4

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto NM 53

    4.3 mi · 11 min · NM 53

  8. 8

    Continue on New Mexico 53

    1.7 mi · 4 min · New Mexico 53

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Chavez Circle

    144 m · 21 sec · Chavez Circle

  10. 10

    Continue on Chavez Circle

    525 ft · 24 sec · Chavez Circle

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Twin Buttes Drive

    574 ft · 25 sec · Twin Buttes Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Twin Buttes Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gallup and Zuni Pueblo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 2nd Street
25.4 mi · 69%
Indian Route 4
4.79 mi · 13%
NM 53
4.31 mi · 12%
New Mexico 53
1.66 mi · 4%
South 3rd Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Chavez Circle
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South 2nd Street

Continue straight

24.1 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Rock
00h 33m from Gallup
Leave By
4:16 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gallup and Partly Cloudy near Zuni Pueblo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gallup to Zuni Pueblo?

The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Black Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Gallup and 18.5 miles from Zuni Pueblo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.96 one way or $9.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gallup and Partly Cloudy near Zuni Pueblo.

Stop Ideas Near Black Rock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Black Rock, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Black Rock.

RAIL

Gallup station

49 mi away
201 East Highway 66

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gallup and Zuni Pueblo. Straight-line distance: 32.06 mi (51.6 km).

Gallup

#1 Gallup

City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates35.5280800, -108.7425800
Altitude1985
CountryUnited States
Zuni Pueblo

#2 Zuni Pueblo

City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States of America

Population6,302
Coordinates35.0725300, -108.8506400
Altitude1918
CountryUnited States
Start: Gallup (-108.74258, 35.52808)
End: Zuni Pueblo (-108.85064, 35.07253)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.95 L · about $4.96
Round trip
$9.92
2.62 gal · 9.9 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.96 $9.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.58 $11.16
Premium $4.63 $6.06 $12.12
Diesel $5.42 $7.09 $14.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Mexico · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Gallup and Zuni Pueblo. The current time is 17:51:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.