Barstow to Gallup: Road Trip Guide & Distance

469.3 miles 755.3 km · straight line
563.2 miles estimated 906.4 km · driving distance
11h 20min estimated drive time
$54 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
82° E bearing direction

How far is Barstow from Gallup?

The distance from Barstow to Gallup is 469.3 miles (755.3 km) as the crow flies. Gallup is located E of Barstow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 563.2 miles, taking about 11h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Barstow 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 Barstow 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 Barstow to Gallup

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 20min $54 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 36min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~10h 46min $68–$197* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barstow & Gallup

Quick Facts

Barstow
34.90°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
663m 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 156 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients