How far is Sandia Knolls, NM from Gallup, NM?
The driving distance from Sandia Knolls, NM to Gallup, NM is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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 Sandia Knolls and Gallup.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandia Knolls and Gallup.
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Start on Mikes Place
63 m · 14 sec · Mikes Place
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Turn left onto Marks Road
580 ft · 30 sec · Marks Road
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Turn left onto Camino Alto Road
1717 ft · 1 min · Camino Alto Road
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Turn straight onto Parkview Road
67 m · 12 sec · Parkview Road
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Turn right onto Camino Alto
1784 ft · 49 sec · Camino Alto
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Frost Road East
2 mi · 3 min · Frost Road East
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp right
1279 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
151.5 mi · 2 hr 36 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 Sandia Knolls and Gallup.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Frost Road East
Merge slight left
151 mi · 02h 36m
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 Sandia Knolls and Sunny near Gallup.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandia Knolls to Gallup?
The road trip is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 80.9 miles from Sandia Knolls and 80.9 miles from Gallup.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.3 miles (224.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 1:30 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.17 one way or $50.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandia Knolls 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 Sandia Knolls and Gallup. Straight-line distance: 139.3 mi (224.18 km).
#1 Sandia Knolls
Located in Bernalillo County at an elevation of 6,726 feet, this unincorporated community is situated on the eastern slopes of the Sandia Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.1639300, -106.3114100 |
| Altitude | 2050 |
| 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: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $4.41 | $25.17 | $50.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $27.60 | $55.20 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $29.47 | $58.94 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $34.52 | $69.05 |
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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