How far is Gilbert, AZ from Mescal, AZ?
The driving distance from Gilbert, AZ to Mescal, AZ is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gilbert and Mescal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and Mescal.
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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
9.3 mi · 16 min · North Gilbert Road
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Turn right onto East Riggs Road
3 mi · 5 min · East Riggs Road
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Turn left onto South Arizona Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Arizona Avenue
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Continue straight
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tucson
1507 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.5 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway
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Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway
36.5 mi · 38 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mescal Road, J Six Ranch Road
1489 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto J-6 Road
113 m · 15 sec · J-6 Road
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Continue on North Mescal Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Mescal Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mescal Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbert and Mescal.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Gilbert and Sunny near Mescal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to Mescal?
The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Avra Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.4 miles from Gilbert and 71.3 miles from Mescal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:04 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.56 one way or $47.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gilbert and Sunny near Mescal.
Stop Ideas Near Avra 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 Avra Valley.
Tucson
Maricopa
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Mescal. Straight-line distance: 122.73 mi (197.52 km).
#1 Gilbert
The fifth most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 257,658 |
| Coordinates | 33.3528300, -111.7890300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mescal
Situated in the high desert of southeastern Arizona at an elevation of 4085 feet, this census-designated place falls within Cochise County, west of the San Pedro River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.9900800, -110.4353500 |
| Altitude | 1245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mescal (-110.43535, 31.99008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $4.67 | $23.56 | $47.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $25.37 | $50.74 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $27.03 | $54.06 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $31.61 | $63.22 |
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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