How far is Silver City, NM from Gallup, NM?
The driving distance from Silver City, NM to Gallup, NM is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 32m 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 04h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver City and Gallup.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver City and Gallup.
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Start on North Cooper Street
157 m · 16 sec · North Cooper Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
117.2 mi · 2 hr 48 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 Silver City 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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
117 mi · 02h 48m
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 Silver City and Sunny near Gallup.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Silver City to Gallup?
The road trip is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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 134.8 miles from Silver City and 136.6 miles from Gallup.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.4 miles (309.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 79 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 7:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.28 one way or $72.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Silver City and Sunny near Gallup.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver City and Gallup. Straight-line distance: 192.38 mi (309.61 km).
#1 Silver City
Town in Grant County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 9,390 |
| Coordinates | 32.7700700, -108.2803300 |
| Altitude | 1809 |
| 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: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $36.28 | $72.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $40.80 | $81.60 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $44.31 | $88.62 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $51.88 | $103.75 |
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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