Crater Lake to Gallup: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Crater Lake from Gallup?

The distance from Crater Lake to Gallup is 878.1 miles (1413.1 km) as the crow flies. Gallup is located ESE of Crater Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1053.7 miles, taking about 21h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Crater Lake in Oregon 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Crater Lake 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.