Apple Valley, California to Gallup: Road Trip Guide & Distance

482.9 miles 777.1 km · straight line
579.4 miles estimated 932.5 km · driving distance
11h 39min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
79° E bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, California from Gallup?

The distance from Apple Valley, California to Gallup is 482.9 miles (777.1 km) as the crow flies. Gallup is located E of Apple Valley, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 579.4 miles, taking about 11h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, California in California and Gallup in New Mexico.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, California and Gallup. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Apple Valley, California to Gallup

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 39min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 59min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 4min $70–$203* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, California & Gallup

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, California
34.50°N, 117.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
898m elevation
Gallup
35.53°N, 108.74°W
America/Denver
1985m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients