How far is Gilbert, AZ from Eloy, AZ?

The driving distance from Gilbert, AZ to Eloy, AZ is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
54.15 mi
01h 09m
Flight
43.42 mi
69.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.42 mi
Kilometers
69.87 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.15 mi
Kilometers
87.14 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eloy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM MST
Return by in Gilbert
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbert
2026-04-23T04:07
Arrive Eloy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Sacaton
AZ

Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona

From Gilbert
27.1 mi
00h 34m
To Eloy
27 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Sunshine Boulevard

    1759 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Sunshine Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · South Sunshine Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Frontier Street

    1736 ft · 32 sec · East Frontier Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1437 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.5 mi · 43%
North Gilbert Road
9.27 mi · 17%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
8.81 mi · 16%
South Arizona Avenue
7.11 mi · 13%
East Riggs Road
3 mi · 6%
South Sunshine Boulevard
1.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

23.5 mi · 00h 24m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sacaton
00h 34m from Gilbert
Leave By
4:12 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gilbert and Sunny near Eloy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Sacaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Gilbert and 27 miles from Eloy.

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

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:12 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.46 one way or $18.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sacaton

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 Sacaton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.2 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

City of Maricopa: City Hall

Maricopa , AZ
39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138, United States
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews City or town hall,City government office
The City of Maricopa's City Complex
Nearby stop 13 mi away

The City of Maricopa's City Complex

Maricopa , AZ
39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138, United States
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Maricopa

29 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

47 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

49 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

64 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Eloy. Straight-line distance: 43.42 mi (69.87 km).

Gilbert

#1 Gilbert

The fifth most populous city in Arizona.

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

#2 Eloy

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Population17,279
Coordinates32.7559000, -111.5548400
Altitude474
CountryUnited States
Start: Gilbert (-111.78903, 33.35283)
End: Eloy (-111.55484, 32.7559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.91 gal
7.23 L · about $9.46
Round trip
$18.91
3.82 gal · 14.46 L
Estimated CO2
17 kg one way
Round trip: 33.9 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.46 $18.91
Mid-grade $5.34 $10.20 $20.39
Premium $5.57 $10.63 $21.26
Diesel $6.37 $12.16 $24.32

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 Eloy. The current time is 04:07:53.

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.