How far is Gilbert, AZ from Oracle, AZ?
The driving distance from Gilbert, AZ to Oracle, AZ is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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 09m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gilbert and Oracle.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and Oracle.
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Start on the route
62 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
1134 ft · 44 sec · North Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue
134 m · 24 sec · East Vaughn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Gilbert Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Gilbert Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 60 East: Globe
1672 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
16.6 mi · 19 min · Superstition Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
12.3 mi · 15 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 79 South: Florence, Tucson
2630 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 79 South: Florence, Tucson
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Continue on South Pinal Parkway Avenue
6.2 mi · 8 min · South Pinal Parkway Avenue
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Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway
35.9 mi · 41 min · Pinal Pioneer Parkway
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Continue on State Route 79
1935 ft · 29 sec · State Route 79
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Turn left onto Tucson-Globe Highway
9.1 mi · 13 min · Tucson-Globe Highway
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Take the exit slight right
70 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto West American Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · West American Avenue
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Turn right onto Evergreen Drive
77 m · 9 sec · Evergreen Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Evergreen Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbert and Oracle.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pinal Pioneer Parkway
Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway
35.9 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gilbert and Mostly Cloudy near Oracle.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to Oracle?
The road trip is about 101.4 miles (163.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Gilbert and 50.7 miles from Oracle.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 2:10 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gilbert and Mostly Cloudy near Oracle.
Stop Ideas Near Florence
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 Florence.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Oracle. Straight-line distance: 78.16 mi (125.79 km).
#1 Gilbert
The fifth most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 257,658 |
| Coordinates | 33.3528300, -111.7890300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oracle
Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,686 |
| Coordinates | 32.6109100, -110.7709300 |
| Altitude | 1379 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oracle (-110.77093, 32.61091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $4.95 | $17.72 | $35.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $19.11 | $38.22 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $19.93 | $39.85 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $22.79 | $45.58 |
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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