How far is Standing Rock, NM from Crownpoint, NM?
The driving distance from Standing Rock, NM to Crownpoint, NM is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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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 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Standing Rock and Crownpoint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Standing Rock and Crownpoint.
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Start on the route
159 m · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Navajo Route 7021
3244 ft · 2 min · Navajo Route 7021
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 9
13.2 mi · 23 min · Navajo Route 9
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Turn right onto Church Drive
1.7 mi · 4 min · Church Drive
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Turn right onto Chaco Boulevard
1269 ft · 40 sec · Chaco Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto King Street
712 ft · 25 sec · King Street
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Turn left
28 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Standing Rock and Crownpoint.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Navajo Route 9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 9
13.2 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Standing Rock and Sunny near Crownpoint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Standing Rock to Crownpoint?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Thoreau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Standing Rock and 8 miles from Crownpoint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Standing Rock and Sunny near Crownpoint.
Stop Ideas Near Thoreau
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 Thoreau.
Gallup station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Standing Rock and Crownpoint. Straight-line distance: 14.59 mi (23.48 km).
#1 Standing Rock
Positioned on the Navajo Nation in McKinley County, this community sits at an elevation of 6,332 feet amidst the high desert landscape of the Colorado Plateau.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 35.8030700, -108.3609100 |
| Altitude | 1930 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crownpoint
Census-designated place (CDP) in McKinley County, New Mexico
| Population | 2,278 |
| Coordinates | 35.6780800, -108.1511800 |
| Altitude | 2128 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crownpoint (-108.15118, 35.67808)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $3.87 | $2.20 | $4.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Premium | $4.62 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| Diesel | $5.84 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
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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