How far is Gilbert, AZ from Citrus Park, AZ?

The driving distance from Gilbert, AZ to Citrus Park, AZ is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.72 mi
01h 05m
Flight
40.13 mi
64.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.13 mi
Kilometers
64.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.72 mi
Kilometers
81.62 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Citrus Park
Wed, Apr 15, 2:02 PM MST
Return by in Gilbert
Wed, Apr 15, 3:07 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbert
2026-04-15T12:56
Arrive Citrus Park
Wed, Apr 15, 2:02 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:20 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gilbert
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
Phoenix
AZ

The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

From Gilbert
25.4 mi
00h 32m
To Citrus Park
25.4 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM MST
Wind
0 mph
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gilbert and Citrus Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and Citrus Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    1134 ft · 44 sec · North Elm Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue

    134 m · 24 sec · East Vaughn Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Gilbert Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Gilbert Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto US 60 West: Phoenix

    1717 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Superstition Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North

    2934 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  12. 12

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop North

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Avenue

    2088 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Glendale Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Glendale Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Citrus Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Citrus Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Citrus Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbert and Citrus Park.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Papago Freeway
24.3 mi · 48%
Superstition Freeway
9.76 mi · 19%
Maricopa Freeway
4.87 mi · 10%
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
4.24 mi · 8%
North Gilbert Road
2.15 mi · 4%
West Glendale Avenue
1.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Papago Freeway

Continue on Papago Freeway

19.6 mi · 00h 23m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
40.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phoenix
00h 32m from Gilbert
Leave By
4:20 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Gilbert and Sunny near Citrus Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to Citrus Park?

The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Gilbert and 25.4 miles from Citrus Park.

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

The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:20 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.86 one way or $17.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Gilbert and Sunny near Citrus Park.

Stop Ideas Near Phoenix

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 Phoenix and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 11 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 2.5 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center

Peoria , AZ
8850 N 79th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

4 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

6 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

12 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

43 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Citrus Park. Straight-line distance: 40.13 mi (64.58 km).

Gilbert

#1 Gilbert

The fifth most populous city in Arizona.

Population257,658
Coordinates33.3528300, -111.7890300
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
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#2 Citrus Park

Citrus Park is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5486500, -112.4443300
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Start: Gilbert (-111.78903, 33.35283)
End: Citrus Park (-112.44433, 33.54865)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.77 L · about $8.86
Round trip
$17.72
3.58 gal · 13.54 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $8.86 $17.72
Mid-grade $5.34 $9.56 $19.11
Premium $5.57 $9.96 $19.93
Diesel $6.37 $11.40 $22.79

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gilbert and Citrus Park. The current time is 12:56:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.