How far is Flowing Wells, AZ from Gilbert, AZ?

The driving distance from Flowing Wells, AZ to Gilbert, AZ is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86 miles (138.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
97.26 mi
01h 47m
Flight
86.02 mi
138.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.02 mi
Kilometers
138.43 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.26 mi
Kilometers
156.53 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gilbert
Wed, Apr 22, 6:15 PM MST
Return by in Flowing Wells
Wed, Apr 22, 8:02 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flowing Wells
2026-04-22T16:28
Arrive Gilbert
Wed, Apr 22, 6:15 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM MST

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

Leave by
2:56 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flowing Wells
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
Eloy
AZ

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From Flowing Wells
48.7 mi
00h 53m
To Gilbert
48.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 16 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Flowing Wells and Gilbert.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flowing Wells and Gilbert.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 2 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    35 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Ruthrauff Road

    14 m · 28 sec · West Ruthrauff Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Ruthrauff Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ruthrauff Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Casa Grande Highway

    1669 ft · 34 sec · North Casa Grande Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 West

    1006 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    24.1 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  10. 10

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

    1404 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Continue on South Arizona Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Arizona Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Riggs Road

    3 mi · 5 min · East Riggs Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Gilbert Road

    9.3 mi · 16 min · South Gilbert Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Cullumber Avenue

    133 m · 21 sec · East Cullumber Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    74 m · 10 sec · North Elm Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flowing Wells and Gilbert.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
52.1 mi · 54%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
24.1 mi · 25%
South Gilbert Road
9.29 mi · 10%
East Riggs Road
3 mi · 3%
West Ruthrauff Road
1.13 mi · 1%
South Arizona Avenue
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

50.7 mi · 00h 51m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
86 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eloy
00h 53m from Flowing Wells
Leave By
2:56 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Flowing Wells and Sunny near Gilbert.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flowing Wells to Gilbert?

The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Flowing Wells and 48.5 miles from Gilbert.

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

The direct path is about 86 miles (138.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 2:56 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.98 one way or $33.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Flowing Wells and Sunny near Gilbert.

Stop Ideas Near Eloy

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 Eloy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.4 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

Eloy City Hall

Eloy , AZ
595 C St, Eloy, AZ 85131
Rating 4.3/5 7 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4 mi away

Arizona City Plaza

Arizona City , AZ
13350 S Sunland Gin Rd, Arizona City, AZ 85123, United States
City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Maricopa

57 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Tucson

81 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

87 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

88 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flowing Wells and Gilbert. Straight-line distance: 86.02 mi (138.43 km).

Flowing Wells

#1 Flowing Wells

Census designated place

Population16,419
Coordinates32.2939600, -111.0098200
Altitude692
CountryUnited States
Gilbert

#2 Gilbert

The fifth most populous city in Arizona.

Population257,658
Coordinates33.3528300, -111.7890300
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: (-111.010072, 32.293958)
End: (-111.788735, 33.35291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.43 gal
12.99 L · about $16.98
Round trip
$33.96
6.86 gal · 25.98 L
Estimated CO2
30.5 kg one way
Round trip: 61 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $16.98 $33.96
Mid-grade $5.34 $18.31 $36.62
Premium $5.57 $19.09 $38.18
Diesel $6.37 $21.84 $43.67

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Flowing Wells and Gilbert. The current time is 16:28:25.

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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.