How far is Grand Canyon, AZ from Gilbert, AZ?
The driving distance from Grand Canyon, AZ to Gilbert, AZ is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Park in Uintah County, Utah, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grand Canyon and Gilbert.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Canyon and Gilbert.
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Start on the route
583 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
45 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Village Loop Drive
1011 ft · 44 sec · Village Loop Drive
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Turn right onto Center Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Center Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Entrance Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Entrance Road
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Continue on Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
40 m · 5 sec · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
1 km · 2 min · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
49 m · 5 sec · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
49.7 mi · 1 hr · Williams–Grand Canyon–Cameron Highway
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Take the ramp left
2855 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
28.6 mi · 29 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 17, AZ 89A: Phoenix, Flagstaff
1711 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 17 South, AZ 89A: Sedona, Phoenix
2844 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
27.9 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
10.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Gilbert Road
2149 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto South Gilbert Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Gilbert Road
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Turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue
134 m · 22 sec · East Vaughn Avenue
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Turn right onto North Elm Street
1134 ft · 41 sec · North Elm Street
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Turn right
62 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Grand Canyon and Gilbert.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 01h 34m
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 Grand Canyon and Clear near Gilbert.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Grand Canyon to Gilbert?
The road trip is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?
Big Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.8 miles from Grand Canyon and 125.8 miles from Gilbert.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.7 miles (302.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.8 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 8:56 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.32 one way or $82.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Grand Canyon and Clear near Gilbert.
Stop Ideas Near Big Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Days Inn by Wyndham Camp Verde Arizona
Sedona Dog Park
Worthwhile Wealth Council
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Big Park.
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Camp Verde, Arizona
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grand Canyon and Gilbert. Straight-line distance: 187.72 mi (302.11 km).
#1 Grand Canyon
Located in Coconino County in northern Arizona, this extensive steep-sided canyon was incised by the Colorado River cutting through the Colorado Plateau.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.0544300, -112.1393400 |
| Altitude | 2099 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gilbert
The fifth most populous city in Arizona.
| Population | 257,658 |
| Coordinates | 33.3528300, -111.7890300 |
| Altitude | 377 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-111.788735, 33.35291)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $4.67 | $41.32 | $82.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $44.50 | $89.00 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $47.41 | $94.82 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $55.44 | $110.89 |
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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