How far is Gilbert, AZ from Mohave Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Gilbert, AZ to Mohave Valley, AZ is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m 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
259.31 mi
05h 05m
Flight
193.77 mi
311.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.77 mi
Kilometers
311.85 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.31 mi
Kilometers
417.32 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mohave Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM MST
Return by in Gilbert
Sat, Apr 18, 3:05 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbert
2026-04-18T04:54
Arrive Mohave Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM MST
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 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
Salome
AZ

Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States

From Gilbert
129.6 mi
02h 32m
To Mohave Valley
129.7 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
8 to 18 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and Mohave Valley.

  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 left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  12. 12

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    105 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma

    1851 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Riggles Road

    561 ft · 17 sec · Riggles Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Central Boulevard

    3.1 mi · 3 min · North Central Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    19.6 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on California Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · California Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2128 ft · 53 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Aqueduct Road

    16.5 mi · 25 min · Aqueduct Road

  23. 23

    Turn sharp right onto Route 95

    47.5 mi · 56 min · Route 95

  24. 24

    Take the exit left

    1563 ft · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Needles Freeway

    1.3 km · 51 sec · Needles Freeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward J Street

    1393 ft · 19 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto J Street

    974 ft · 34 sec · J Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Front Street

    142 m · 14 sec · Front Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto North K Street

    1 km · 2 min · North K Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Harbor Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Harbor Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Mohave Valley Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Mohave Valley Highway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Hulet Avenue

    1 mi · 4 min · Hulet Avenue

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mountain View Road

    48 m · 9 sec · Mountain View Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Winter Haven Drive

    3069 ft · 2 min · Winter Haven Drive

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winter Haven Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
105 mi · 40%
Route 95
47.8 mi · 18%
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
30.9 mi · 12%
Papago Freeway
24.3 mi · 9%
Aqueduct Road
16.5 mi · 6%
Superstition Freeway
9.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

105 mi · 01h 46m

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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.5 mi
193.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salome
02h 32m from Gilbert
Leave By
6:50 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gilbert and Sunny near Mohave Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to Mohave Valley?

The road trip is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Salome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Gilbert and 129.7 miles from Mohave Valley.

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

The direct path is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.5 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 6:50 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.30 one way or $90.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gilbert and Sunny near Mohave Valley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Mohave Valley. Straight-line distance: 193.77 mi (311.85 km).

Gilbert

#1 Gilbert

The fifth most populous city in Arizona.

Population257,658
Coordinates33.3528300, -111.7890300
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Mohave Valley

#2 Mohave Valley

Census designated place

Population2,616
Coordinates34.9330600, -114.5888500
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Gilbert (-111.78903, 33.35283)
End: Mohave Valley (-114.58885, 34.93306)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.64 L · about $45.30
Round trip
$90.60
18.3 gal · 69.28 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $45.30 $90.60
Mid-grade $5.34 $48.84 $97.69
Premium $5.57 $50.93 $101.86
Diesel $6.37 $58.25 $116.50

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Gilbert and Mohave Valley. The current time is 04:54:54.

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.