How far is Jarales, NM from Gallup, NM?

The driving distance from Jarales, NM to Gallup, NM is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
153.8 mi
02h 25m
Flight
128.52 mi
206.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.52 mi
Kilometers
206.84 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.8 mi
Kilometers
247.52 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gallup
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM MDT
Return by in Jarales
Thu, Apr 23, 8:02 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jarales
2026-04-23T03:12
Arrive Gallup
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jarales
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
Grants
NM

City in New Mexico, United States

From Jarales
76.9 mi
01h 12m
To Gallup
76.9 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph W
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jarales and Gallup.

  1. 1

    Start on Cordova Loop

    21 m · 9 sec · Cordova Loop

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jarales Road

    2042 ft · 1 min · Jarales Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Castillo Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Castillo Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Castillo Road

    1047 ft · 47 sec · Castillo Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway 116

    1 mi · 2 min · Highway 116

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1524 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1590 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    12.5 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NM 6: Los Lunas

    1279 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street Southwest

    3209 ft · 1 min · Main Street Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street Northwest

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street Northwest

  12. 12

    Continue on State Road 6

    30.7 mi · 39 min · State Road 6

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1539 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    103.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Miyamura Drive, Montoya Boulevard

    1638 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ford Drive

    1054 ft · 18 sec · Ford Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Miyamura Overpass

    718 ft · 21 sec · Miyamura Overpass

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Aztec Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Aztec Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    672 ft · 15 sec · South 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Historic Highway 66

    21 m · 2 sec · East Historic Highway 66

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Historic Highway 66

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 6
134 mi · 87%
South Main Street
13.1 mi · 9%
Main Street Northwest
1.4 mi · 1%
Highway 116
1.03 mi · 1%
Castillo Road
1.01 mi · 1%
East Aztec Avenue
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Road 6

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 44m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
128.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grants
01h 12m from Jarales
Leave By
1:40 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jarales and Sunny near Gallup.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jarales to Gallup?

The road trip is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 76.9 miles from Jarales and 76.9 miles from Gallup.

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

The direct path is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 1:40 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jarales and Sunny near Gallup.

Stop Ideas Near Grants

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grants, 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 Grants.

RAIL

Gallup station

91 mi away
201 East Highway 66
RAIL

Alvarado Transportation Center

110 mi away
320 First Street SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jarales and Gallup. Straight-line distance: 128.52 mi (206.84 km).

Jarales

#1 Jarales

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

Population2,475
Coordinates34.6131200, -106.7636400
Altitude1460
CountryUnited States
Gallup

#2 Gallup

City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates35.5280800, -108.7425800
Altitude1985
CountryUnited States
Start: Cordova Loop (-106.763652, 34.613328)
End: East Historic Highway 66 (-108.742596, 35.528115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.54 L · about $20.56
Round trip
$41.13
10.86 gal · 41.08 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.56 $41.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.13 $46.25
Premium $4.63 $25.11 $50.23
Diesel $5.42 $29.40 $58.81

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jarales and Gallup. The current time is 03:12:00.

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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.