Gallup to Rapid City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Gallup from Rapid City?
The distance from Gallup to Rapid City is 659 miles (1060.5 km) as the crow flies. Rapid City is located NNE of Gallup. By car, the driving distance is approximately 790.8 miles, taking about 15h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Gallup in New Mexico and Rapid City in South Dakota.
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.
Coordinates come from public place data for Gallup and Rapid City. 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.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 220 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
- You could travel this distance about 37.8 times to circle the Earth's equator