How far is Fountain Hills, AZ from Gilbert, AZ?
The driving distance from Fountain Hills, AZ to Gilbert, AZ is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fountain Hills and Gilbert.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Hills and Gilbert.
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Start on North Hamilton Drive
839 ft · 31 sec · North Hamilton Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Saguaro Boulevard
3.3 mi · 6 min · North Saguaro Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Shea Boulevard
3146 ft · 1 min · East Shea Boulevard
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Turn right onto Beeline Highway
6.7 mi · 8 min · Beeline Highway
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Turn left onto North Gilbert Road
6.2 mi · 10 min · North Gilbert Road
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Continue on South Gilbert Road
4.1 mi · 8 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 Fountain Hills and Gilbert.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Beeline Highway
Turn right onto Beeline Highway
6.73 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fountain Hills 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 Fountain Hills to Gilbert?
The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Fountain Hills and 10.7 miles from Gilbert.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.76 one way or $7.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fountain Hills and Partly Sunny near Gilbert.
Stop Ideas Near Mesa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
City of Mesa Construction Permits
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mesa.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fountain Hills and Gilbert. Straight-line distance: 18.36 mi (29.54 km).
#1 Fountain Hills
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 25,960 |
| Coordinates | 33.6117100, -111.7173600 |
| Altitude | 489 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.76 | $7.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $4.06 | $8.11 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
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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