How far is Gilbert, AZ from Fortuna Foothills, AZ?
The driving distance from Gilbert, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ is about 188.9 miles (304 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gilbert and Fortuna Foothills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and Fortuna Foothills.
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Start on the route
62 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
74 m · 14 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto East Cullumber Avenue
133 m · 25 sec · East Cullumber Avenue
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Turn left onto North Gilbert Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · North Gilbert Road
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Take the ramp right toward AZ 202 Loop West: Santan Freeway
1771 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dobson Road
2073 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto South Dobson Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · South Dobson Road
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Turn right onto West Queen Creek Road
5.8 mi · 8 min · West Queen Creek Road
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Continue on North Maricopa Road
11.8 mi · 14 min · North Maricopa Road
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Continue on North John Wayne Parkway
14.8 mi · 19 min · North John Wayne Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
2124 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route
31.6 mi · 32 min · Phoenix Bypass Route
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
105.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Foothills Boulevard
1672 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto South Foothills Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · South Foothills Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 40th Street
647 ft · 15 sec · East 40th Street
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Turn right onto South Sheryl Drive
600 ft · 26 sec · South Sheryl Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Sheryl Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbert and Fortuna Foothills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
105 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Gilbert and Sunny near Fortuna Foothills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to Fortuna Foothills?
The road trip is about 188.9 miles (304 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Gilbert and 94.5 miles from Fortuna Foothills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 10:02 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.28 one way or $62.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gilbert and Sunny near Fortuna Foothills.
Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Gila Bend Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gila Bend.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Fortuna Foothills. Straight-line distance: 159.38 mi (256.49 km).
#1 Gilbert
The fifth most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 257,658 |
| Coordinates | 33.3528300, -111.7890300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fortuna Foothills
Census designated place
| Population | 28,135 |
| Coordinates | 32.6578300, -114.4118900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fortuna Foothills (-114.41189, 32.65783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $4.69 | $31.28 | $62.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.04 | $33.62 | $67.25 |
| Premium | $5.37 | $35.82 | $71.64 |
| Diesel | $6.21 | $41.39 | $82.77 |
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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