How far is Gilbert, AZ from Sells, AZ?

The driving distance from Gilbert, AZ to Sells, AZ is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
122.24 mi
02h 44m
Flight
99.69 mi
160.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.69 mi
Kilometers
160.44 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.24 mi
Kilometers
196.72 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sells
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 AM MST
Return by in Gilbert
Sat, Apr 18, 1:33 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbert
2026-04-18T08:05
Arrive Sells
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:02 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Arizona City
AZ

Census designated place

From Gilbert
61.2 mi
01h 22m
To Sells
61 mi
01h 22m

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
89°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and Sells.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    62 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    74 m · 14 sec · North Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Cullumber Avenue

    133 m · 25 sec · East Cullumber Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Gilbert Road

    9.3 mi · 16 min · North Gilbert Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Riggs Road

    3 mi · 5 min · East Riggs Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Arizona Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Arizona Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tucson

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    22.5 mi · 23 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego

    3006 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route

    3 mi · 3 min · Phoenix Bypass Route

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Trekell Road

    1480 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Trekell Road

    3024 ft · 1 min · South Trekell Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Hanna Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Hanna Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Chuichu Road

    5.4 mi · 8 min · South Chuichu Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Indian Route 15

    46.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Indian Route 15

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Tucson-Ajo Highway

    21.2 mi · 25 min · North Tucson-Ajo Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto San Miguel Road

    3104 ft · 1 min · San Miguel Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Main Road

    1038 ft · 47 sec · Main Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    684 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    750 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indian Route 15
46.8 mi · 38%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
22.5 mi · 18%
North Tucson-Ajo Highway
21.2 mi · 17%
North Gilbert Road
9.27 mi · 8%
South Arizona Avenue
7.11 mi · 6%
South Chuichu Road
5.35 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Indian Route 15

Continue on Indian Route 15

46.8 mi · 01h 05m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
99.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arizona City
01h 22m from Gilbert
Leave By
1:02 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gilbert and Sunny near Sells.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to Sells?

The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Arizona City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Gilbert and 61 miles from Sells.

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

The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gilbert and Sunny near Sells.

Stop Ideas Near Arizona City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arizona City, 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 Arizona City.

RAIL

Maricopa

49 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

82 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

83 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
RAIL

Tucson

89 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Sells. Straight-line distance: 99.69 mi (160.44 km).

Gilbert

#1 Gilbert

The fifth most populous city in Arizona.

Population257,658
Coordinates33.3528300, -111.7890300
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Sells

#2 Sells

Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona

Population2,495
Coordinates31.9120200, -111.8812300
Altitude729
CountryUnited States
Start: Gilbert (-111.78903, 33.35283)
End: Sells (-111.88123, 31.91202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.33 L · about $21.34
Round trip
$42.68
8.62 gal · 32.66 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $21.34 $42.68
Mid-grade $5.34 $23.01 $46.01
Premium $5.57 $23.99 $47.98
Diesel $6.37 $27.44 $54.87

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 Sells. The current time is 08:05:44.

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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.