How far is Santa Clara, NM from Gallup, NM?
The driving distance from Santa Clara, NM to Gallup, NM is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in New Mexico
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Santa Clara and Gallup.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Santa Clara and Gallup.
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Start on Mineral Street
14 m · 7 sec · Mineral Street
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Turn left onto Maple Street
755 ft · 23 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto Bayard Street
983 ft · 29 sec · Bayard Street
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Turn left onto Silver Heights Boulevard
7.1 mi · 13 min · Silver Heights Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto North Hudson Street
640 ft · 10 sec · North Hudson Street
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Turn right onto East 14th Street
1661 ft · 43 sec · East 14th Street
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Continue straight
118.7 mi · 2 hr 51 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Coronado Trail
23.9 mi · 36 min · Coronado Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on Springerville-Alpine-State Line Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Springerville-Alpine-State Line Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
4.1 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight right
25.5 mi · 38 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cleveland Street
1469 ft · 50 sec · Cleveland Street
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Continue on St. Johns-Sanders Highway
899 ft · 12 sec · St. Johns-Sanders Highway
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Continue on St. Johns-Sanders Highway
52.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min · St. Johns-Sanders Highway
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Take the ramp right toward US 191 South: St Johns
1967 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
40.2 mi · 41 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown Gallup
1998 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Munoz Drive
1161 ft · 22 sec · Munoz Drive
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Turn right onto West Maloney Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · West Maloney Avenue
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
1186 ft · 27 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Historic Highway 66
564 ft · 21 sec · West 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 Santa Clara 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.
East 14th Street
Continue straight
119 mi · 02h 51m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Santa Clara and Sunny near Gallup.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Santa Clara to Gallup?
The road trip is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km) and usually takes 05h 00m 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?
Reserve is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.4 miles from Santa Clara and 125.5 miles from Gallup.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 71 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 6:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.04 one way or $82.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Santa Clara and Sunny near Gallup.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Santa Clara and Gallup. Straight-line distance: 192.9 mi (310.44 km).
#1 Santa Clara
Situated in Grant County at an elevation of 5,978 feet, this village lies in the high desert foothills of southwestern New Mexico near Silver City.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7795200, -108.1503200 |
| Altitude | 1822 |
| 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: 425 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $41.04 | $82.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $45.00 | $90.01 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $48.05 | $96.10 |
| Diesel | $6.05 | $56.29 | $112.58 |
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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