How far is Gilbert, AZ from Star Valley, AZ?

The driving distance from Gilbert, AZ to Star Valley, AZ is about 83 miles (133.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
82.92 mi
01h 45m
Flight
69.38 mi
111.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.38 mi
Kilometers
111.66 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.92 mi
Kilometers
133.45 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Star Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 6:24 AM MST
Return by in Gilbert
Sat, Apr 18, 8:09 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbert
2026-04-18T04:38
Arrive Star Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 6:24 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM MST

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Fountain Hills
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Gilbert
41.5 mi
00h 52m
To Star Valley
41.4 mi
00h 52m

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
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and Star Valley.

  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

    4.1 mi · 8 min · North Gilbert Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Gilbert Road

    6.2 mi · 10 min · North Gilbert Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Beeline Highway

    68.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Beeline Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Payson-Show Low Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 82%
North Gilbert Road
10.3 mi · 12%
North Elm Street
0.21 mi
East Vaughn Avenue
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
69.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fountain Hills
00h 52m from Gilbert
Leave By
2:58 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gilbert and Sunny near Star Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to Star Valley?

The road trip is about 83 miles (133.5 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Fountain Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Gilbert and 41.4 miles from Star Valley.

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

The direct path is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 2:58 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gilbert and Sunny near Star Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Fountain Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fountain Hills, 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 Fountain Hills.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

33 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

35 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

37 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

69 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Star Valley. Straight-line distance: 69.38 mi (111.66 km).

Gilbert

#1 Gilbert

The fifth most populous city in Arizona.

Population257,658
Coordinates33.3528300, -111.7890300
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Star Valley

#2 Star Valley

Town of the United States

Population2,327
Coordinates34.2550400, -111.2584700
Altitude1420
CountryUnited States
Start: Gilbert (-111.78903, 33.35283)
End: Star Valley (-111.25847, 34.25504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.08 L · about $14.51
Round trip
$29.01
5.86 gal · 22.16 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $14.51 $29.01
Mid-grade $5.34 $15.64 $31.28
Premium $5.57 $16.31 $32.62
Diesel $6.37 $18.65 $37.30

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 Star Valley. The current time is 04:38:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.