How far is Gilbert, AZ from Wickenburg, AZ?
The driving distance from Gilbert, AZ to Wickenburg, AZ is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gilbert and Wickenburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert and Wickenburg.
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Start on the route
62 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
1134 ft · 44 sec · North Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue
134 m · 24 sec · East Vaughn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Gilbert Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · North Gilbert Road
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Turn left onto US 60 West: Phoenix
1717 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Superstition Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North
2934 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 101 Loop North
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Agua Fria Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60
1831 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
20.2 mi · 29 min · Grand Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
49 m · 3 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
1206 ft · 16 sec · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
648 ft · 8 sec · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
6.3 mi · 7 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
2405 ft · 32 sec · Phoenix-Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on East Wickenburg Way
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wickenburg Way
61 m · 9 sec · East Wickenburg Way
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Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way
1094 ft · 23 sec · East Wickenburg Way
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Turn left onto South Tegner Street
48 m · 7 sec · South Tegner Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Tegner Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gilbert and Wickenburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Avenue
Turn left onto Grand Avenue
20.2 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Gilbert and Sunny near Wickenburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gilbert to Wickenburg?
The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Peoria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Gilbert and 41.1 miles from Wickenburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 2:56 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.36 one way or $28.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gilbert and Sunny near Wickenburg.
Stop Ideas Near Peoria
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Surprise City Hall
Tolleson City Hall
City Hall Parking
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Peoria.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Wickenburg. Straight-line distance: 68.82 mi (110.76 km).
#1 Gilbert
The fifth most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 257,658 |
| Coordinates | 33.3528300, -111.7890300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wickenburg
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 8,351 |
| Coordinates | 33.9686400, -112.7296200 |
| Altitude | 627 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wickenburg (-112.72962, 33.96864)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $14.36 | $28.72 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
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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