Gallup to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

918.3 miles 1477.9 km · straight line
1102 miles estimated 1773.5 km · driving distance
22h 10min estimated drive time
$106 - $131 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
327° NNW bearing direction

How far is Gallup from Tri-Cities?

The distance from Gallup to Tri-Cities is 918.3 miles (1477.9 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located NNW of Gallup. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1102 miles, taking about 22h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Gallup in New Mexico and Tri-Cities in Washington.

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 Gallup and Tri-Cities. 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 Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 10min $106 - $131 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 36min $88–$165* Budget
Train ~28h 49min $132–$386* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gallup & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

Gallup
35.53°N, 108.74°W
America/Denver
1985m elevation
Tri-Cities
46.25°N, 119.20°W
America/Los_Angeles
106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 306 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients