How far is Gilbert, AZ from Sacaton, AZ?
The driving distance from Gilbert, AZ to Sacaton, AZ is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and Sacaton.
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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
12.8 mi · 21 min · North Gilbert Road
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Turn left onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Turn right onto Indian Route 7
783 ft · 22 sec · Indian Route 7
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Continue on Sacaton Road
997 ft · 27 sec · Sacaton Road
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Continue on Indian Route 7
1.2 mi · 3 min · Indian Route 7
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Continue on North Sacaton Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Sacaton Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
22 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbert and Sacaton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Gilbert Road
Turn left onto North Gilbert Road
12.8 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Gilbert and Sunny near Sacaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to Sacaton?
The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Gilbert and 10.5 miles from Sacaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gilbert and Sunny near Sacaton.
Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Chandler
City of Mesa Customer Service
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Sacaton. Straight-line distance: 19.29 mi (31.05 km).
#1 Gilbert
The fifth most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 257,658 |
| Coordinates | 33.3528300, -111.7890300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sacaton
Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona
| Population | 2,672 |
| Coordinates | 33.0767200, -111.7393000 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sacaton (-111.7393, 33.07672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.66 | $7.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
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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