How far is Gilbert, AZ from Pinon, AZ?
The driving distance from Gilbert, AZ to Pinon, AZ is about 268.9 miles (432.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Gila County, Arizona, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gilbert and Pinon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and Pinon.
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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
4.1 mi · 8 min · North Gilbert Road
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Continue on North Gilbert Road
6.2 mi · 10 min · North Gilbert Road
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Turn right onto Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Beeline Highway
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Continue on North Beeline Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Beeline Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Payson-Winslow Highway
40 m · 3 sec · North Beeline Highway
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Exit the rotary onto North Beeline Highway
3063 ft · 1 min · North Beeline Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Payson-Winslow Highway
35 m · 2 sec · North Beeline Highway
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Exit the rotary onto North Beeline Highway
663 ft · 11 sec · North Beeline Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 87
2.6 mi · 4 min · Arizona State Highway 87
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Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway
10.8 mi · 16 min · Payson-Winslow Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 87
1.4 mi · 2 min · Arizona State Highway 87
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Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Payson-Winslow Highway
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Continue on North AZ Highway 87
2253 ft · 55 sec · North AZ Highway 87
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Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway
7.5 mi · 11 min · Payson-Winslow Highway
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Continue on State Route 87
11.8 mi · 16 min · State Route 87
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Continue on Payson–Winslow Highway
631 ft · 10 sec · Payson–Winslow Highway
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Continue on State Highway 87
8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 87
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Continue on State Route 87
6 mi · 9 min · State Route 87
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Continue on Starlight Drive
105 m · 6 sec · Starlight Drive
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Continue on State Highway 87
18.9 mi · 28 min · State Highway 87
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Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway
18.3 mi · 27 min · Payson-Winslow Highway
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on Winslow–Kayenta Highway
40.1 mi · 47 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway
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Continue on AZ 87
4.1 mi · 5 min · AZ 87
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Continue on Winslow–Kayenta Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Arizona State Highway 264
4.8 mi · 6 min · Arizona State Highway 264
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Hopi Route 4
8.7 mi · 12 min · Hopi Route 4
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Continue on Navajo Route 8029
1.7 mi · 2 min · Navajo Route 8029
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Turn right onto Navajo Route 8031
15 mi · 36 min · Navajo Route 8031
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Turn straight
1490 ft · 41 sec
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Continue on Navajo Route 4
2577 ft · 1 min · Navajo Route 4
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Turn left onto Navajo Route 8030
1013 ft · 28 sec · Navajo Route 8030
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Navajo Route 8030
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbert and Pinon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Gilbert and Sunny near Pinon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to Pinon?
The road trip is about 268.9 miles (432.8 km) and usually takes 06h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.6 miles from Gilbert and 134.4 miles from Pinon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 209.6 miles (337.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 7:30 AM MST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.98 one way or $93.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gilbert and Pinon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gilbert and Sunny near Pinon.
Stop Ideas Near Pine
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 Pine.
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Flagstaff Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Pinon. Straight-line distance: 209.58 mi (337.29 km).
#1 Gilbert
The fifth most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 257,658 |
| Coordinates | 33.3528300, -111.7890300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pinon
Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,765 |
| Coordinates | 36.1008300, -110.2259600 |
| Altitude | 1936 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pinon (-110.22596, 36.10083)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $46.98 | $93.97 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $50.66 | $101.32 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $52.82 | $105.64 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $60.41 | $120.83 |
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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