Gallup to Reno: Road Trip Guide & Distance

666 miles 1071.9 km · straight line
799.3 miles estimated 1286.3 km · driving distance
16h 5min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
298° WNW bearing direction

How far is Gallup from Reno?

The distance from Gallup to Reno is 666 miles (1071.9 km) as the crow flies. Reno is located WNW of Gallup. By car, the driving distance is approximately 799.3 miles, taking about 16h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Gallup in New Mexico and Reno in Nevada.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gallup and Reno. 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 Gallup to Reno

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 5min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 18min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 55min $96–$280* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gallup & Reno

Quick Facts

Gallup
35.53°N, 108.74°W
America/Denver
1985m elevation
Reno
39.53°N, 119.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
1373m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients