How far is Queen Creek, AZ from Gilbert, AZ?
The driving distance from Queen Creek, AZ to Gilbert, AZ is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Queen Creek and Gilbert.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queen Creek and Gilbert.
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Start on East Ocotillo Road
116 m · 35 sec · East Ocotillo Road
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Turn uturn onto East Ocotillo Road
1419 ft · 34 sec · East Ocotillo Road
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Turn right onto South Ellsworth Loop Road
1 km · 1 min · South Ellsworth Loop Road
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Turn left onto South Rittenhouse Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · South Rittenhouse Road
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Turn right onto South Power Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Power Road
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Turn left onto AZ 202 Loop West
2159 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Higley Road
2512 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Higley Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Higley Road
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Turn left onto East Elliot Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · East Elliot Road
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Turn right onto North Cottonwood Drive
80 m · 14 sec · North Cottonwood Drive
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Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
70 m · 8 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Continue on North Palm Street
742 ft · 29 sec · North Palm Street
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Turn left onto East Bruce Avenue
719 ft · 30 sec · East Bruce Avenue
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Turn left
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 Queen Creek and Gilbert.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Elliot Road
Turn left onto East Elliot Road
3.63 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Queen Creek and Sunny near Gilbert.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Queen Creek to Gilbert?
The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chandler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Queen Creek and 8.5 miles from Gilbert.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Queen Creek and Sunny near Gilbert.
Stop Ideas Near Chandler
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Queen Creek and Gilbert. Straight-line distance: 11.48 mi (18.47 km).
#1 Queen Creek
Town in Arizona, United States
| Population | 60,097 |
| Coordinates | 33.2486600, -111.6343000 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
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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