Cedar Rapids to Gallup: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1021.7 miles 1644.2 km · straight line
1226 miles estimated 1973 km · driving distance
24h 40min estimated drive time
$118 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Cedar Rapids from Gallup?

The distance from Cedar Rapids to Gallup is 1021.7 miles (1644.2 km) as the crow flies. Gallup is located WSW of Cedar Rapids. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1226 miles, taking about 24h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Cedar Rapids in Iowa and Gallup in New Mexico.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids to Gallup

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 40min $118 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 36min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~32h 4min $147–$429* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cedar Rapids & Gallup

Quick Facts

Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m 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 341 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients