How far is Gilbert, AZ from Grand Canyon Village, AZ?

The driving distance from Gilbert, AZ to Grand Canyon Village, AZ is about 251.7 miles (405 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.3 miles (301.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
251.66 mi
04h 47m
Flight
187.26 mi
301.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.26 mi
Kilometers
301.36 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.66 mi
Kilometers
405.01 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grand Canyon Village
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM MST
Return by in Gilbert
Thu, Apr 23, 10:47 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbert
2026-04-23T01:12
Arrive Grand Canyon Village
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM MST
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 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
Big Park
AZ

Park in Uintah County, Utah, United States of America

From Gilbert
126 mi
02h 23m
To Grand Canyon Village
125.7 mi
02h 23m

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
62°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
2 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gilbert and Grand Canyon Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and Grand Canyon Village.

  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 right to continue on Maricopa Freeway

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    41.3 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    77.3 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

    1 km · 44 sec · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    1363 ft · 18 sec · Arizona Veterans Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, Los Angeles

    1817 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    29.3 mi · 30 min · Purple Heart Trail

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business, AZ 64: Williams, Grand Canyon

    2083 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway

    49.6 mi · 59 min · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway

    40 m · 5 sec · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway

    1 km · 2 min · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway

    27 m · 3 sec · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on South Entrance Road

    1105 ft · 27 sec · South Entrance Road

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    2419 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South Entrance Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Entrance Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Center Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Center Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Village Loop Drive

    1208 ft · 55 sec · Village Loop Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on Village Loop Drive

    998 ft · 48 sec · Village Loop Drive

  30. 30

    Turn left

    35 m · 13 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Aspen Road

    696 ft · 32 sec · Aspen Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Maswik Laundry Road

    1531 ft · 1 min · Maswik Laundry Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Forest Service Road 328A

    1 km · 2 min · Forest Service Road 328A

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forest Service Road 328A

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbert and Grand Canyon Village.

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
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
90.9 mi · 36%
Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
51.3 mi · 20%
Black Canyon Freeway
41.3 mi · 16%
Purple Heart Trail
29.3 mi · 12%
Superstition Freeway
9.76 mi · 4%
Maricopa Freeway
9.05 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

77.3 mi · 01h 18m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.4 mi
187.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Big Park
02h 23m from Gilbert
Leave By
7:24 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gilbert and Sunny near Grand Canyon Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to Grand Canyon Village?

The road trip is about 251.7 miles (405 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Big Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126 miles from Gilbert and 125.7 miles from Grand Canyon Village.

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

The direct path is about 187.3 miles (301.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.4 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 7:24 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.96 one way or $87.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gilbert and Sunny near Grand Canyon Village.

Stop Ideas Near Big Park

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 Big Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona
Stay option 13.9 mi away

Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona

Camp Verde , AZ
1640 AZ-260, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Rating 4.0/5 589 reviews Hotel,Lodge
Sedona Dog Park
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Sedona Dog Park

Sedona , AZ
950 Soldiers Pass Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 4.6/5 256 reviews Tourist attraction,Dog park
Worthwhile Wealth Council
Practical stop 10.8 mi away

Worthwhile Wealth Council

Sedona , AZ
2030 W State Rte 89A suite b2/b, Sedona, AZ 86336
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Investment service,Consultant
Camp Verde Az
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Camp Verde Az

Camp Verde , AZ
Camp Verde Way, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Rating 4.5/5 30 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Park.

BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

10 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

20 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

47 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

48 mi away
1 East Route 66

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Grand Canyon Village. Straight-line distance: 187.26 mi (301.36 km).

Gilbert

#1 Gilbert

The fifth most populous city in Arizona.

Population257,658
Coordinates33.3528300, -111.7890300
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Grand Canyon Village

#2 Grand Canyon Village

Village in Arizona, United States

Population1,550
Coordinates36.0463700, -112.1540600
Altitude2050
CountryUnited States
Start: Gilbert (-111.78903, 33.35283)
End: Grand Canyon Village (-112.15406, 36.04637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.88 gal
33.62 L · about $43.96
Round trip
$87.93
17.76 gal · 67.24 L
Estimated CO2
78.9 kg one way
Round trip: 157.8 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $43.96 $87.93
Mid-grade $5.34 $47.40 $94.80
Premium $5.57 $49.43 $98.85
Diesel $6.37 $56.53 $113.06

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 Grand Canyon Village. The current time is 01:12:04.

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.