How far is Portales, NM from Gallup, NM?
The driving distance from Portales, NM to Gallup, NM is about 366.7 miles (590.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 320.3 miles (515.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Torrance County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portales and Gallup.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portales and Gallup.
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Start on East 3rd Street
56 m · 5 sec · East 3rd Street
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Continue on South Abilene Avenue
604 ft · 17 sec · South Abilene Avenue
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
118 m · 17 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Main Avenue
1114 ft · 28 sec · North Main Avenue
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Turn left onto West Fir Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Fir Street
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Continue on South Roosevelt Road 5
13.8 mi · 20 min · South Roosevelt Road 5
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Turn straight
17.4 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Denby Avenue
35.6 mi · 41 min · Denby Avenue
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Continue on East Sumner Avenue
1.3 mi · 1 min · East Sumner Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1 km · 43 sec · North 4th Street
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Continue on US Highway 84
41.1 mi · 47 min · US Highway 84
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Continue on Historic Route 66
739 ft · 11 sec · Historic Route 66
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Turn left onto I 40 West
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
253.4 mi · 4 hr 19 min
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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 Portales and Gallup.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
253 mi · 04h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Portales and Sunny near Gallup.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Portales to Gallup?
The road trip is about 366.7 miles (590.1 km) and usually takes 05h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Moriarty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 183 miles from Portales and 183.6 miles from Gallup.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 320.3 miles (515.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.00 one way or $98.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Portales and Sunny near Gallup.
Stop Ideas Near Moriarty
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 Moriarty.
Alvarado Transportation Center
Lamy station
Santa Fe (Lamy Shuttle), New Mexico
Las Vegas station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portales and Gallup. Straight-line distance: 320.29 mi (515.45 km).
#1 Portales
City in and the county seat of Roosevelt County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 11,487 |
| Coordinates | 34.1861900, -103.3344000 |
| Altitude | 1221 |
| 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: 590 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 34m |
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 | $49.00 | $98.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $55.11 | $110.22 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $59.85 | $119.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $70.07 | $140.14 |
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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