How far is Gilbert, AZ from Joseph City, AZ?
The driving distance from Gilbert, AZ to Joseph City, AZ is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gilbert and Joseph City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and Joseph City.
-
1
Start on the route
62 m · 20 sec
-
2
Turn left onto North Elm Street
1134 ft · 44 sec · North Elm Street
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue
134 m · 24 sec · East Vaughn Avenue
-
4
Turn right onto North Gilbert Road
4.1 mi · 8 min · North Gilbert Road
-
5
Continue on North Gilbert Road
6.2 mi · 10 min · North Gilbert Road
-
6
Turn right onto Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Beeline Highway
-
7
Turn right
53 mi · 1 hr 11 min
-
8
Turn left onto Highway 277
1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277
-
9
Continue on West 3rd Street North
4.9 mi · 7 min · West 3rd Street North
-
10
Turn left onto Heber-Holbrook Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Heber-Holbrook Highway
-
11
Turn straight onto Heber Road
30.9 mi · 36 min · Heber Road
-
12
Turn left onto Show Low-Holbrook Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway
-
13
Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
-
14
Continue on Navajo Boulevard
1036 ft · 21 sec · Navajo Boulevard
-
15
Turn left onto West Hopi Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Hopi Drive
-
16
Take the ramp left toward Holbrook-Springerville Highway
2655 ft · 1 min · Holbrook-Springerville Highway
-
17
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
7.3 mi · 7 min · Purple Heart Trail
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business: Joseph City
1640 ft · 41 sec
-
19
Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
-
20
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbert and Joseph City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Beeline Highway
Turn right onto Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Clear leaving Gilbert and Sunny near Joseph City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to Joseph City?
The road trip is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Star Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.2 miles from Gilbert and 93.1 miles from Joseph City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 9:02 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.75 one way or $61.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Gilbert and Sunny near Joseph City.
Stop Ideas Near Star Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Star Valley.
Camp Verde, Arizona
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Winslow
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Joseph City. Straight-line distance: 138.52 mi (222.92 km).
#1 Gilbert
The fifth most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 257,658 |
| Coordinates | 33.3528300, -111.7890300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Joseph City
Located in Navajo County at an elevation of 5,007 feet, this unincorporated community is situated along the Little Colorado River in the high desert plateau region of northeastern Arizona.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.9558600, -110.3340100 |
| Altitude | 1526 |
| Country | United States |
End: Joseph City (-110.33401, 34.95586)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.67 | $30.75 | $61.51 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $33.12 | $66.25 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $35.29 | $70.58 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $41.27 | $82.54 |
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 · Oct 15, 2026