Copperas Cove to Gallup: Road Trip Guide & Distance

695.3 miles 1118.9 km · straight line
834.3 miles estimated 1342.7 km · driving distance
16h 47min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Copperas Cove from Gallup?

The distance from Copperas Cove to Gallup is 695.3 miles (1118.9 km) as the crow flies. Gallup is located WNW of Copperas Cove. By car, the driving distance is approximately 834.3 miles, taking about 16h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Copperas Cove in Texas 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 Copperas Cove 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 Copperas Cove to Gallup

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 47min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 8min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 49min $100–$292* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Copperas Cove & Gallup

Quick Facts

Copperas Cove
31.12°N, 97.90°W
America/Chicago
333m 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 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients