How far is Peralta, NM from Gallup, NM?

The driving distance from Peralta, NM to Gallup, NM is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
143.93 mi
02h 17m
Flight
125.33 mi
201.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.33 mi
Kilometers
201.7 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.93 mi
Kilometers
231.63 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gallup
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM MDT
Return by in Peralta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peralta
2026-04-22T20:48
Arrive Gallup
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peralta
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 Peralta
72 mi
01h 08m
To Gallup
72 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 30 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Peralta Boulevard

    15 m · 2 sec · Peralta Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Road 6

    30.7 mi · 39 min · State Road 6

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1539 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    103.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Miyamura Drive, Montoya Boulevard

    1638 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ford Drive

    1054 ft · 18 sec · Ford Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Miyamura Overpass

    718 ft · 21 sec · Miyamura Overpass

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Aztec Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Aztec Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    672 ft · 15 sec · South 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Historic Highway 66

    21 m · 2 sec · East Historic Highway 66

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Historic Highway 66

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 6
134 mi · 93%
Main Street
5.64 mi · 4%
East Aztec Avenue
0.87 mi · 1%
Miyamura Drive
0.31 mi
Ford Drive
0.2 mi
Miyamura Overpass
0.14 mi
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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
125.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grants
01h 08m from Peralta
Leave By
1:56 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Peralta and Sunny near Gallup.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 72 miles from Peralta and 72 miles from Gallup.

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

The direct path is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 1:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.24 one way or $38.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Peralta 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 Peralta and Gallup. Straight-line distance: 125.33 mi (201.7 km).

Peralta

#1 Peralta

Town in Valencia County, New Mexico, United States

Population3,635
Coordinates34.8370000, -106.6905800
Altitude1481
CountryUnited States
Gallup

#2 Gallup

City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States

Population21,253
Coordinates35.5280800, -108.7425800
Altitude1985
CountryUnited States
Start: Peralta Boulevard (-106.690658, 34.837095)
End: East Historic Highway 66 (-108.742596, 35.528115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.08 gal
19.23 L · about $19.24
Round trip
$38.48
10.16 gal · 38.46 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.3 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.24 $38.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.64 $43.27
Premium $4.63 $23.50 $46.99
Diesel $5.42 $27.51 $55.02

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 Peralta and Gallup. The current time is 20:48:43.

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.