How far is Ehrenberg, AZ from Gilbert, AZ?
The driving distance from Ehrenberg, AZ to Gilbert, AZ is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ehrenberg and Gilbert.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ehrenberg and Gilbert.
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Start on Ehrenberg Parker Highway
48 m · 11 sec · Ehrenberg Parker Highway
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Turn left onto Frontage Road North
2000 ft · 60 sec · Frontage Road North
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Turn right onto Poston Road
576 ft · 12 sec · Poston Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
124 m · 17 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1839 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
124.1 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Papago Freeway
19.8 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Gilbert Road
2149 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto South Gilbert Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Gilbert Road
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Turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue
134 m · 22 sec · East Vaughn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Elm Street
1134 ft · 41 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn right
62 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ehrenberg and Gilbert.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
124 mi · 02h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ehrenberg and Sunny near Gilbert.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ehrenberg to Gilbert?
The road trip is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Ehrenberg and 84 miles from Gilbert.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 1:06 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.31 one way or $58.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ehrenberg and Sunny near Gilbert.
Stop Ideas Near Buckeye
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buckeye.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ehrenberg and Gilbert. Straight-line distance: 158.64 mi (255.3 km).
#1 Ehrenberg
Town in Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,470 |
| Coordinates | 33.6041900, -114.5252300 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gilbert
The fifth most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 257,658 |
| Coordinates | 33.3528300, -111.7890300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-111.788735, 33.35291)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $29.31 | $58.62 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.60 | $63.20 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $32.95 | $65.90 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $37.69 | $75.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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