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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
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.
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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
4.1 mi · 8 min · North Gilbert Road
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Continue on North Gilbert Road
6.2 mi · 10 min · North Gilbert Road
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Turn right onto Beeline Highway
68.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Beeline Highway
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Continue on North Beeline Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Beeline Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Payson-Winslow Highway
40 m · 3 sec · North Beeline Highway
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Exit the rotary onto North Beeline Highway
3063 ft · 1 min · North Beeline Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Payson-Winslow Highway
35 m · 2 sec · North Beeline Highway
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Exit the rotary onto North Beeline Highway
663 ft · 11 sec · North Beeline Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 87
2.6 mi · 4 min · Arizona State Highway 87
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Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway
10.8 mi · 16 min · Payson-Winslow Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 87
1.4 mi · 2 min · Arizona State Highway 87
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Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Payson-Winslow Highway
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Continue on North AZ Highway 87
2253 ft · 55 sec · North AZ Highway 87
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Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway
7.5 mi · 11 min · Payson-Winslow Highway
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Continue on State Route 87
11.8 mi · 16 min · State Route 87
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Continue on Payson–Winslow Highway
631 ft · 10 sec · Payson–Winslow Highway
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Continue on State Highway 87
8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 87
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Continue on State Route 87
6 mi · 9 min · State Route 87
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Continue on Starlight Drive
105 m · 6 sec · Starlight Drive
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Continue on State Highway 87
18.9 mi · 28 min · State Highway 87
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Continue on Payson-Winslow Highway
18.3 mi · 27 min · Payson-Winslow Highway
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Continue on North Williamson Avenue
112 m · 13 sec · North Williamson Avenue
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
90 m · 5 sec · East 3rd Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Payson.
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Winslow
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gilbert and Winslow. Straight-line distance: 131.25 mi (211.23 km).
#1 Gilbert
The fifth most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 257,658 |
| Coordinates | 33.3528300, -111.7890300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winslow
City in Navajo County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 9,659 |
| Coordinates | 35.0241900, -110.6973600 |
| Altitude | 1479 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winslow (-110.69736, 35.02419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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