How far is Gilbert, AZ from Winslow, AZ?

The driving distance from Gilbert, AZ to Winslow, AZ is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.06 mi
03h 49m
Flight
131.25 mi
211.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.25 mi
Kilometers
211.23 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.06 mi
Kilometers
270.47 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winslow
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM MST
Return by in Gilbert
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gilbert
2026-04-23T04:39
Arrive Winslow
Thu, Apr 23, 8:29 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:20 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gilbert
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
Payson
AZ

Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States

From Gilbert
84.1 mi
01h 54m
To Winslow
84 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on North Beeline Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Beeline Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Payson-Winslow Highway

    40 m · 3 sec · North Beeline Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto North Beeline Highway

    3063 ft · 1 min · North Beeline Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Payson-Winslow Highway

    35 m · 2 sec · North Beeline Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto North Beeline Highway

    663 ft · 11 sec · North Beeline Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 87

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Arizona State Highway 87

  13. 13

    Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway

    10.8 mi · 16 min · Payson-Winslow Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 87

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Arizona State Highway 87

  15. 15

    Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Payson-Winslow Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North AZ Highway 87

    2253 ft · 55 sec · North AZ Highway 87

  17. 17

    Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Payson-Winslow Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 87

    11.8 mi · 16 min · State Route 87

  19. 19

    Continue on Payson–Winslow Highway

    631 ft · 10 sec · Payson–Winslow Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 87

    8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 87

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 87

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 87

  22. 22

    Continue on Starlight Drive

    105 m · 6 sec · Starlight Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 87

    18.9 mi · 28 min · State Highway 87

  24. 24

    Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway

    18.3 mi · 27 min · Payson-Winslow Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on North Williamson Avenue

    112 m · 13 sec · North Williamson Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    90 m · 5 sec · East 3rd Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 41%
Payson-Winslow Highway
37.4 mi · 22%
State Highway 87
27.1 mi · 16%
State Route 87
17.8 mi · 11%
North Gilbert Road
10.3 mi · 6%
Arizona State Highway 87
4.01 mi · 2%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
131.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Payson
01h 54m from Gilbert
Leave By
9:20 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gilbert and Sunny near Winslow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.1 miles (270.5 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Payson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Gilbert and 84 miles from Winslow.

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

The direct path is about 131.2 miles (211.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.36 one way or $58.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Payson

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

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

BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

67 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

82 mi away
300 North Highway 89A
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

104 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Winslow

105 mi away
501 East Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Winslow. Straight-line distance: 131.25 mi (211.23 km).

Gilbert

#1 Gilbert

The fifth most populous city in Arizona.

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

#2 Winslow

City in Navajo County, Arizona, United States

Population9,659
Coordinates35.0241900, -110.6973600
Altitude1479
CountryUnited States
Start: Gilbert (-111.78903, 33.35283)
End: Winslow (-110.69736, 35.02419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.45 L · about $29.36
Round trip
$58.72
11.86 gal · 44.9 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $29.36 $58.72
Mid-grade $5.34 $31.65 $63.31
Premium $5.57 $33.01 $66.01
Diesel $6.37 $37.75 $75.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gilbert and Winslow. The current time is 04:39:50.

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.