How far is La Cienega, NM from Gallup, NM?
The driving distance from La Cienega, NM to Gallup, NM is about 184.5 miles (296.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
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 La Cienega and Gallup.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Cienega and Gallup.
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Start on Camino Capilla Vieja
1922 ft · 2 min · Camino Capilla Vieja
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Turn right onto Entrada la Cienega
1.6 km · 3 min · Entrada la Cienega
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Take the ramp right
1205 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
44.9 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Gallup, Santa Rosa
987 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 West: Gallup
2389 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
135.9 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Coronado Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Miyamura Drive, Montoya Boulevard
1638 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Ford Drive
1054 ft · 18 sec · Ford Drive
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Continue on Miyamura Overpass
718 ft · 21 sec · Miyamura Overpass
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Turn right onto East Aztec Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East Aztec Avenue
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
672 ft · 15 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Historic Highway 66
21 m · 2 sec · East Historic Highway 66
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Historic Highway 66
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Cienega and Gallup.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Coronado Freeway
Merge slight left onto Coronado Freeway
136 mi · 02h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving La Cienega and Sunny near Gallup.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Cienega to Gallup?
The road trip is about 184.5 miles (296.9 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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 92.2 miles from La Cienega and 92.2 miles from Gallup.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.8 miles (236.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 1:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.65 one way or $49.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Cienega and Sunny near Gallup.
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 La Cienega and Gallup. Straight-line distance: 146.84 mi (236.32 km).
#1 La Cienega
City in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States of America
| Population | 3,819 |
| Coordinates | 35.5628100, -106.1308600 |
| Altitude | 1808 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gallup
City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 21,253 |
| Coordinates | 35.5280800, -108.7425800 |
| Altitude | 1985 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Historic Highway 66 (-108.742596, 35.528115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.65 | $49.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.73 | $55.45 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.11 | $60.22 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $35.25 | $70.50 |
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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