How far is Placitas, NM from Gallup, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Placitas and Gallup is 131.4 miles (211.47 km).
Flight distance from Placitas, NM to Gallup, NM is 131.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Placitas to Gallup with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Placitas, New Mexico to Gallup, New Mexico is: 160.38 miles (258.11 km) by car.
Driving from Placitas to Gallup will take approximately 02 hours 27 minutes.
#1 Placitas
Census-designated place in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 4977 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°18'25"N 106°25'29"W |
| Latitude | 35.3069800 |
| Longitude | -106.4247500 |
| Altitude | 1815 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gallup
City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 21253 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°31'41"N 108°44'33"W |
| Latitude | 35.5280800 |
| Longitude | -108.7425800 |
| Altitude | 1985 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Gallup: East Historic Highway 66 (-108.742596,35.528115)
Estimated Travel Time Between Placitas and Gallup
The distance between Placitas and Gallup is 258 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 52 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Placitas and Gallup. The current time is 03:23:49.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 20 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 00 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 12 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 08 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 00 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.42 liters (5.66 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Placitas and Gallup.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Placitas to Gallup is $19.64 (diesel $25.84).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $19.64 | $21.71 | $23.32 | $25.84 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New Mexico ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.471 (Diesel $4.566) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Placitas and Gallup (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
