How far is Arizona City, AZ from Gilbert, AZ?

The driving distance from Arizona City, AZ to Gilbert, AZ is about 47.2 miles (76 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.22 mi
01h 03m
Flight
41.81 mi
67.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.81 mi
Kilometers
67.28 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.22 mi
Kilometers
76 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gilbert
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 AM MST
Return by in Arizona City
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arizona City
2026-04-19T04:58
Arrive Gilbert
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arizona City
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sacaton
AZ

Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona

From Arizona City
23.8 mi
00h 31m
To Gilbert
23.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arizona City and Gilbert.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arizona City and Gilbert.

  1. 1

    Start on South Sunland Gin Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · South Sunland Gin Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 8 West, I 10 West: San Diego, Phoenix

    1682 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    22.7 mi · 23 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 587 North: Chandler, Gilbert

    1404 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Continue on South Arizona Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Arizona Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Riggs Road

    3 mi · 5 min · East Riggs Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Gilbert Road

    9.3 mi · 16 min · South Gilbert Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Cullumber Avenue

    133 m · 21 sec · East Cullumber Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    74 m · 10 sec · North Elm Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arizona City and Gilbert.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
22.7 mi · 48%
South Gilbert Road
9.29 mi · 20%
South Sunland Gin Road
3.81 mi · 8%
East Riggs Road
3 mi · 6%
I 10 West
1.28 mi · 3%
South Arizona Avenue
1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

22.7 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sacaton
00h 31m from Arizona City
Leave By
4:24 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arizona City and Partly Sunny near Gilbert.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arizona City to Gilbert?

The road trip is about 47.2 miles (76 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sacaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from Arizona City and 23.4 miles from Gilbert.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.27 one way or $16.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arizona City and Partly Sunny near Gilbert.

Stop Ideas Near Sacaton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sacaton and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

City of Chandler

Chandler , AZ
3737 S Old Price Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City or town hall,Historic city center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.4 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

City of Maricopa: City Hall

Maricopa , AZ
39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138, United States
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews City or town hall,City government office
The City of Maricopa's City Complex
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

The City of Maricopa's City Complex

Maricopa , AZ
39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138, United States
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sacaton.

RAIL

Maricopa

29 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

47 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

49 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

64 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arizona City and Gilbert. Straight-line distance: 41.81 mi (67.28 km).

Arizona City

#1 Arizona City

Census designated place

Population10,475
Coordinates32.7558900, -111.6709600
Altitude460
CountryUnited States
Gilbert

#2 Gilbert

The fifth most populous city in Arizona.

Population257,658
Coordinates33.3528300, -111.7890300
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: South Sunland Gin Road (-111.67111, 32.755892)
End: (-111.788735, 33.35291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.31 L · about $8.27
Round trip
$16.54
3.34 gal · 12.62 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $8.27 $16.54
Mid-grade $5.34 $8.91 $17.83
Premium $5.57 $9.30 $18.59
Diesel $6.37 $10.63 $21.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Arizona City and Gilbert. The current time is 04:58:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.