How far is Gilbert, AZ from San Manuel, AZ?

The driving distance from Gilbert, AZ to San Manuel, AZ is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.44 mi
02h 25m
Flight
84.93 mi
136.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.93 mi
Kilometers
136.68 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.44 mi
Kilometers
182.57 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in San Manuel
Thu, Oct 15, 2:06 PM MST
Return by in Gilbert
Thu, Oct 15, 4:32 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbert
2026-10-15T11:40
Arrive San Manuel
Thu, Oct 15, 2:06 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gilbert
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Florence
AZ

Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From Gilbert
56.7 mi
01h 12m
To San Manuel
56.7 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gilbert and San Manuel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and San Manuel.

  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 · 4 min · North Gilbert Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 60 East: Globe

    1672 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Superstition Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 79 South: Florence, Tucson

    2630 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on AZ 79 South: Florence, Tucson

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Continue on South Pinal Parkway Avenue

    6.2 mi · 8 min · South Pinal Parkway Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Pinal Pioneer Parkway

    35.9 mi · 41 min · Pinal Pioneer Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 79

    1935 ft · 29 sec · State Route 79

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Tucson-Globe Highway

    12.7 mi · 17 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on American Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · American Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Tucson-Globe Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    696 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on North Redington Road

    2644 ft · 58 sec · North Redington Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South McNab Parkway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South McNab Parkway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South McNab Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbert and San Manuel.

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pinal Pioneer Parkway
35.9 mi · 32%
Superstition Freeway
16.6 mi · 15%
AZ 79 South
16.2 mi · 14%
Tucson-Globe Highway
15.2 mi · 13%
Phoenix–Globe Highway
12.3 mi · 11%
South Pinal Parkway Avenue
6.19 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
01h 12m from Gilbert
Leave By
1:38 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Gilbert and Sunny near San Manuel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to San Manuel?

The road trip is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 56.7 miles from Gilbert and 56.7 miles from San Manuel.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 1:38 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Gilbert and Sunny near San Manuel.

Stop Ideas Near Florence

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Florence, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florence.

RAIL

Maricopa

62 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

73 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

75 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

89 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and San Manuel. Straight-line distance: 84.93 mi (136.68 km).

Gilbert

#1 Gilbert

The fifth most populous city in Arizona.

Population257,658
Coordinates33.3528300, -111.7890300
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
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#2 San Manuel

Located in southeastern Arizona's Pinal County, this community sits in the San Pedro River Valley at an elevation of 3,451 feet.

Population0
Coordinates32.5997900, -110.6309300
Altitude1052
CountryUnited States
Start: Gilbert (-111.78903, 33.35283)
End: San Manuel (-110.63093, 32.59979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.15 L · about $18.70
Round trip
$37.39
8 gal · 30.3 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $18.70 $37.39
Mid-grade $5.03 $20.14 $40.27
Premium $5.36 $21.45 $42.90
Diesel $6.27 $25.09 $50.18

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gilbert and San Manuel. The current time is 11:40:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.