How far is Gilbert, AZ from Anthem, AZ?
The driving distance from Gilbert, AZ to Anthem, AZ is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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.
Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gilbert and Anthem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and Anthem.
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Start on the route
62 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
1134 ft · 44 sec · North Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue
134 m · 24 sec · East Vaughn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Gilbert Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Gilbert Road
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Turn left onto US 60 West: Phoenix
1717 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Superstition Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North
2934 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
30.6 mi · 35 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Anthem Way
2654 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Anthem Way
917 ft · 29 sec · West Anthem Way
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Turn slight left
89 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto North 41st Drive
1487 ft · 1 min · North 41st Drive
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Turn left
24 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
73 m · 17 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 Gilbert and Anthem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Black Canyon Freeway
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
30.6 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Clear leaving Gilbert and Sunny near Anthem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to Anthem?
The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Maryvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Gilbert and 26.9 miles from Anthem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 4:16 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.88 one way or $17.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Gilbert and Sunny near Anthem.
Stop Ideas Near Maryvale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maryvale.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Anthem. Straight-line distance: 41.08 mi (66.11 km).
#1 Gilbert
The fifth most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 257,658 |
| Coordinates | 33.3528300, -111.7890300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anthem
Situated in the northern foothills of the Sonoran Desert north of Phoenix, this Maricopa County development sits at an elevation of roughly 1,864 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8672600, -112.1468200 |
| Altitude | 568 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anthem (-112.14682, 33.86726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $4.67 | $8.88 | $17.76 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $9.56 | $19.13 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $10.19 | $20.38 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $11.92 | $23.83 |
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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