How far is Gilbert, AZ from Corona de Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Gilbert, AZ to Corona de Tucson, AZ is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
126.1 mi
02h 28m
Flight
112.54 mi
181.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.54 mi
Kilometers
181.11 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.1 mi
Kilometers
202.94 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Corona de Tucson
Wed, Apr 15, 3:24 PM MST
Return by in Gilbert
Wed, Apr 15, 5:52 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 Corona de Tucson
Wed, Apr 15, 3:24 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Eloy
AZ

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From Gilbert
63.1 mi
01h 14m
To Corona de Tucson
63 mi
01h 14m

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
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
1 to 7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gilbert and Corona de Tucson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and Corona de Tucson.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    74 m · 14 sec · North Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Cullumber Avenue

    133 m · 25 sec · East Cullumber Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Gilbert Road

    9.3 mi · 16 min · North Gilbert Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Riggs Road

    3 mi · 5 min · East Riggs Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Arizona Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Arizona Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tucson

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    23.5 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway

    14.6 mi · 16 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Houghton Road

    2295 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Pima County Fairgrounds, Motorsports Facilities

    103 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Houghton Road

    6.8 mi · 11 min · South Houghton Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Sahuarita Road

    903 ft · 17 sec · East Sahuarita Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Sahuarita Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbert and Corona de Tucson.

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 43%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.5 mi · 19%
Tucson-Benson Highway
14.6 mi · 12%
North Gilbert Road
9.27 mi · 7%
South Arizona Avenue
7.11 mi · 6%
South Houghton Road
6.78 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

54.6 mi · 00h 56m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
112.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eloy
01h 14m from Gilbert
Leave By
1:34 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Gilbert and Sunny near Corona de Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to Corona de Tucson?

The road trip is about 126.1 miles (202.9 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Gilbert and 63 miles from Corona de Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 1:34 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.03 one way or $44.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Gilbert and Sunny near Corona de Tucson.

Stop Ideas Near Eloy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Eloy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Maricopa

57 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Tucson

81 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

87 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

88 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Corona de Tucson. Straight-line distance: 112.54 mi (181.11 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 Corona de Tucson

Corona de Tucson is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.9653600, -110.7756400
Altitude1000
CountryUnited States
Start: Gilbert (-111.78903, 33.35283)
End: Corona de Tucson (-110.77564, 31.96536)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.84 L · about $22.03
Round trip
$44.06
8.9 gal · 33.68 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $22.03 $44.06
Mid-grade $5.34 $23.75 $47.51
Premium $5.57 $24.77 $49.54
Diesel $6.37 $28.33 $56.66

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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There is no time difference between Gilbert and Corona de Tucson. The current time is 12:56:49.

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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.