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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 05m.
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 fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
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 Citrus Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and Citrus Park.
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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 left to continue on Papago Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
19.6 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop North
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Avenue
2088 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto West Glendale Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Glendale Avenue
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Turn right onto North Citrus Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Citrus Road
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
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 Phoenix.
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Citrus Park. Straight-line distance: 40.13 mi (64.58 km).
#1 Gilbert
The fifth most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 257,658 |
| Coordinates | 33.3528300, -111.7890300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Citrus Park
Citrus Park is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.5486500, -112.4443300 |
| Altitude | 363 |
| Country | United States |
End: Citrus Park (-112.44433, 33.54865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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