How far is White Sands, NM from Gallup, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between White Sands and Gallup is 253.17 miles (407.44 km).
Flight distance from White Sands, NM to Gallup, NM is 253.17 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 43 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 39 minutes to travel from White Sands to Gallup with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from White Sands, New Mexico to Gallup, New Mexico is: 359.26 miles (578.17 km) by car.
Driving from White Sands to Gallup will take approximately 05 hours 19 minutes.
#1 White Sands
Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1651 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°22'51"N 106°28'46"W |
| Latitude | 32.3809300 |
| Longitude | -106.4794400 |
| Altitude | 1292 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gallup
City in McKinley County, New Mexico, United States
| Population | 21253 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°31'41"N 108°44'33"W |
| Latitude | 35.5280800 |
| Longitude | -108.7425800 |
| Altitude | 1985 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Gallup: East Historic Highway 66 (-108.742596,35.528115)
Estimated Travel Time Between White Sands and Gallup
The distance between White Sands and Gallup is 578 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 06 hours 25 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between White Sands and Gallup. The current time is 16:35:38.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11 hours 58 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07 hours 11 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 59 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05 hours 07 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 47 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 47.99 liters (12.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between White Sands and Gallup.
The estimated cost of gas to go from White Sands to Gallup is $44 (diesel $57.88).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $44 | $48.63 | $52.23 | $57.88 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New Mexico ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.471 (Diesel $4.566) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between White Sands and Gallup (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
