How far is Gilbert, AZ from Three Points, AZ?

The driving distance from Gilbert, AZ to Three Points, AZ is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
112.29 mi
02h 23m
Flight
92.4 mi
148.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.4 mi
Kilometers
148.7 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.29 mi
Kilometers
180.71 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Three Points
Sat, May 2, 10:11 PM MST
Return by in Gilbert
Sun, May 3, 12:35 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbert
2026-05-02T19:48
Arrive Three Points
Sat, May 2, 10:11 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Eloy
AZ

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From Gilbert
56.2 mi
01h 11m
To Three Points
56 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 1:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sat, May 2 1:00 AM MST
Wind
6 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and Three Points.

  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

    23.5 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    36.3 mi · 36 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Marana Road

    2167 ft · 56 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Sandario Road

    104 m · 14 sec · North Sandario Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Marana Road

    2071 ft · 52 sec · West Marana Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Marana Main Street

    143 m · 9 sec · Marana Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Marana Road

    2819 ft · 59 sec · West Marana Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Sanders Road

    4 mi · 7 min · North Sanders Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Avra Valley Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · West Avra Valley Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Sandario Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Sandario Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Sandario Road

    23 m · 4 sec · North Sandario Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North Sandario Road

    18.3 mi · 30 min · North Sandario Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Ajo Highway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · West Ajo Highway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Ajo Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
36.3 mi · 32%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.5 mi · 21%
North Sandario Road
19.9 mi · 18%
North Gilbert Road
9.27 mi · 8%
South Arizona Avenue
7.11 mi · 6%
West Ajo Highway
6.29 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

36.3 mi · 00h 36m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
92.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eloy
01h 11m from Gilbert
Leave By
1:44 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Gilbert and Clear near Three Points.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to Three Points?

The road trip is about 112.3 miles (180.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Gilbert and 56 miles from Three Points.

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

The direct path is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:44 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Gilbert and Clear near Three Points.

Stop Ideas Near Eloy

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

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

RAIL

Maricopa

57 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Tucson

81 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

87 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

88 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Three Points. Straight-line distance: 92.4 mi (148.7 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 Three Points

Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Population5,581
Coordinates32.0767500, -111.3137100
Altitude775
CountryUnited States
Start: Gilbert (-111.78903, 33.35283)
End: Three Points (-111.31371, 32.07675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.96 gal
15 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.21
7.92 gal · 30 L
Estimated CO2
35.2 kg one way
Round trip: 70.4 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $19.61 $39.21
Mid-grade $5.34 $21.14 $42.28
Premium $5.57 $22.04 $44.08
Diesel $6.37 $25.21 $50.42

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Gilbert and Three Points. The current time is 19:48:48.

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.