How far is Gilbert, AZ from Ehrenberg, AZ?

The driving distance from Gilbert, AZ to Ehrenberg, AZ is about 167.8 miles (270 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
167.75 mi
03h 00m
Flight
158.64 mi
255.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.64 mi
Kilometers
255.3 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.75 mi
Kilometers
269.97 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ehrenberg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM MST
Return by in Gilbert
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbert
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive Ehrenberg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MST

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Buckeye
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona

From Gilbert
83.8 mi
01h 30m
To Ehrenberg
84 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    124.3 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Ehrenberg, Parker

    1408 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Poston Road

    56 m · 10 sec · Poston Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Frontage Road North

    2000 ft · 59 sec · Frontage Road North

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ehrenberg Parker Highway

    48 m · 4 sec · Ehrenberg Parker Highway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ehrenberg Parker Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
125 mi · 74%
Papago Freeway
24.3 mi · 14%
Superstition Freeway
9.76 mi · 6%
Maricopa Freeway
4.87 mi · 3%
North Gilbert Road
2.15 mi · 1%
I 10 North
0.56 mi
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

124 mi · 02h 06m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
158.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeye
01h 30m from Gilbert
Leave By
12:30 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gilbert and Mostly Sunny near Ehrenberg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.8 miles (270 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Gilbert and 84 miles from Ehrenberg.

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

The direct path is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 12:30 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.31 one way or $58.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gilbert and Mostly Sunny near Ehrenberg.

Stop Ideas Near Buckeye

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

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

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

48 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

51 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

54 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

61 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Ehrenberg. Straight-line distance: 158.64 mi (255.3 km).

Gilbert

#1 Gilbert

The fifth most populous city in Arizona.

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

#2 Ehrenberg

Town in Arizona, United States

Population1,470
Coordinates33.6041900, -114.5252300
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Start: Gilbert (-111.78903, 33.35283)
End: Ehrenberg (-114.52523, 33.60419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.41 L · about $29.31
Round trip
$58.62
11.84 gal · 44.82 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $29.31 $58.62
Mid-grade $5.34 $31.60 $63.20
Premium $5.57 $32.95 $65.90
Diesel $6.37 $37.69 $75.37

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gilbert and Ehrenberg. The current time is 21:34:00.

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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.