How far is Gilbert, AZ from Douglas, AZ?

The driving distance from Gilbert, AZ to Douglas, AZ is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.8 miles (307 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
226.32 mi
04h 28m
Flight
190.79 mi
307.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.79 mi
Kilometers
307.05 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.32 mi
Kilometers
364.22 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Douglas
Sat, Apr 11, 9:52 AM MST
Return by in Gilbert
Sat, Apr 11, 2:21 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbert
2026-04-11T05:23
Arrive Douglas
Sat, Apr 11, 9:52 AM MST
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:02 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gilbert
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
Littletown
AZ

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona

From Gilbert
113.2 mi
02h 14m
To Douglas
113.1 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and Douglas.

  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

    41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista

    3236 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South State Highway 90

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90

  15. 15

    Continue on Huachuca Boulevard

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 90

    11.9 mi · 14 min · State Route 90

  17. 17

    Continue on North Huachuca Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Huachuca Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 90

    3 mi · 4 min · State Route 90

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Route 90 Bypass

    4.4 mi · 7 min · State Route 90 Bypass

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 90

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 90

  22. 22

    Continue on Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    10.2 mi · 16 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    158 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    22.8 mi · 29 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East 10th Street

    2878 ft · 1 min · East 10th Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 10th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 24%
Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 18%
Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
36.2 mi · 16%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.5 mi · 10%
State Route 90
16.5 mi · 7%
North Gilbert Road
9.27 mi · 4%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
190.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Littletown
02h 14m from Gilbert
Leave By
8:02 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gilbert and Sunny near Douglas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to Douglas?

The road trip is about 226.3 miles (364.2 km) and usually takes 04h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Littletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.2 miles from Gilbert and 113.1 miles from Douglas.

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

The direct path is about 190.8 miles (307 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.69 one way or $83.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gilbert and Sunny near Douglas.

Stop Ideas Near Littletown

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Littletown, 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 Littletown.

RAIL

Tucson

14 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

57 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Douglas. Straight-line distance: 190.79 mi (307.05 km).

Gilbert

#1 Gilbert

The fifth most populous city in Arizona.

Population257,658
Coordinates33.3528300, -111.7890300
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Douglas

#2 Douglas

City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States

Population16,458
Coordinates31.3445500, -109.5453400
Altitude1222
CountryUnited States
Start: Gilbert (-111.78903, 33.35283)
End: Douglas (-109.54534, 31.34455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.42 gal
31.86 L · about $41.69
Round trip
$83.37
16.84 gal · 63.72 L
Estimated CO2
74.8 kg one way
Round trip: 149.7 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $41.69 $83.37
Mid-grade $5.34 $44.95 $89.89
Premium $5.57 $46.87 $93.73
Diesel $6.37 $53.60 $107.20

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Gilbert and Douglas. The current time is 05:23:52.

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.