How long is the commute from Gallup, NM?
Workers who live in Gallup, NM take an average of 20.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.3% of workers drive alone to work.
2.2% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
5.4% work from home.
8.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.5 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 2.2%
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.7%
How people in Gallup get to work
| Means of transportation | Gallup | McKinley County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.3% (±3.4 points) | 79.9% | 73.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±2.2 points) | 7.8% | 9.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.2% (±1.8 points) | 1.1% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 0.9% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.4% (±1.8 points) | 8.9% | 12.2% | 15.1% |
In Gallup, the average commute is lower than in McKinley County (27.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Mexico (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gallup, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from McKinley County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In McKinley County, Gallup ranks 10 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 118 of 195.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gallup
| Vehicles available | Gallup | McKinley County | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% (±2.7 points) | 10.7% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.1% (±4.6 points) | 33.7% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% (±3.9 points) | 32.7% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.0% (±2.8 points) | 22.9% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Gallup, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from McKinley County (10.7%).
It is also higher than in New Mexico (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Gallup
| Gallup | McKinley County | New Mexico | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.4% (±1.8 points) | 8.9% (±1.1 points) | 12.2% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.7% (±2.8 points) | 82.0% (±1.7 points) | 93.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.4% (±2.9 points) | 64.8% (±1.7 points) | 86.5% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Gallup, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in McKinley County (64.8%).
It is not measurably different from New Mexico (86.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Gallup
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallup | — | 20.5 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Gamerco | 4.1 mi | 18.5 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Springs | 8.9 mi | 24.4 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Church Rock | 10 mi | 31.3 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Iyanbito | 14 mi | 35.9 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Window Rock | 21 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| St. Michaels | 22 mi | 30.4 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Defiance | 24 mi | 18.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Black Rock | 30 mi | 25.8 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Church Rock, NM (31.3 minutes), Iyanbito, NM (35.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McKinley County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Church Rock | 31.3 minutes (±6.2) |
| 5 (tie) | Navajo | 26.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 (tie) | Zuni Pueblo | 26.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 | Black Rock | 25.8 minutes (±5.3) |
| 8 | Rock Springs | 24.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 | Crownpoint | 21.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Gallup | 20.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 11 | Gamerco | 18.5 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 8 of 11 places in McKinley County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Gallup
How long is the average commute in Gallup?
Workers who live in Gallup, NM take an average of 20.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gallup without a car?
8.7% of households in Gallup have no vehicle, and 2.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gallup?
5.4% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Gallup worked from home, and 87.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gallup city, New Mexico
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gallup city, New Mexico
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gallup city, New Mexico
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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