Fayetteville, Arkansas to Gallup: Road Trip Guide & Distance

817.5 miles 1315.6 km · straight line
981 miles estimated 1578.7 km · driving distance
19h 44min estimated drive time
$94 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Fayetteville, Arkansas from Gallup?

The distance from Fayetteville, Arkansas to Gallup is 817.5 miles (1315.6 km) as the crow flies. Gallup is located W of Fayetteville, Arkansas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 981 miles, taking about 19h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, Arkansas in Arkansas 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 Fayetteville, Arkansas 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 Fayetteville, Arkansas to Gallup

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 44min $94 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 41min $78–$147* Budget
Train ~25h 39min $118–$343* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, Arkansas & Gallup

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, Arkansas
36.06°N, 94.16°W
America/Chicago
427m 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 273 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients