How far is Gila Bend, AZ from Gilbert, AZ?
The driving distance from Gila Bend, AZ to Gilbert, AZ is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gila Bend and Gilbert.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gila Bend and Gilbert.
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Start on North Martin Avenue
51 m · 13 sec · North Martin Avenue
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Turn left onto East Pima Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Pima Street
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Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
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Turn straight onto Maricopa Road
37.7 mi · 55 min · Maricopa Road
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Continue on West Smith Enke Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Smith Enke Road
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Turn left onto North John Wayne Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North John Wayne Parkway
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Continue on Maricopa Road
11.8 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Road
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Continue on West Queen Creek Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · West Queen Creek Road
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Turn left onto South Dobson Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Dobson Road
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Take the ramp right toward AZ 202 Loop East
1975 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Gilbert Road
2032 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto South Gilbert Road
4.9 mi · 9 min · South Gilbert Road
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Turn right onto East Cullumber Avenue
133 m · 21 sec · East Cullumber Avenue
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Turn right onto North Elm Street
74 m · 10 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 Gila Bend and Gilbert.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Maricopa Road
Turn straight onto Maricopa Road
37.7 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Gila Bend and Sunny near Gilbert.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gila Bend to Gilbert?
The road trip is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Maricopa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Gila Bend and 36.1 miles from Gilbert.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:30 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gila Bend and Sunny near Gilbert.
Stop Ideas Near Maricopa
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 Maricopa.
Maricopa
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Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gila Bend and Gilbert. Straight-line distance: 60.53 mi (97.41 km).
#1 Gila Bend
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 2,118 |
| Coordinates | 32.9478200, -112.7168300 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $12.63 | $25.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $14.19 | $28.39 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $16.23 | $32.47 |
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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