Gallup to Palm Springs, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gallup from Palm Springs, California?

The distance from Gallup to Palm Springs, California is 458.4 miles (737.8 km) as the crow flies. Palm Springs, California is located WSW of Gallup. By car, the driving distance is approximately 550.2 miles, taking about 11h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Gallup in New Mexico and Palm Springs, California in California.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gallup and Palm Springs, California. 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.