How far is Sacaton, AZ from Gilbert, AZ?
The driving distance from Sacaton, AZ to Gilbert, AZ is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacaton and Gilbert.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacaton and Gilbert.
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Start on South Main Street
22 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Sacaton Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Sacaton Road
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Continue on Indian Route 7
1.2 mi · 3 min · Indian Route 7
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Continue on Sacaton Road
997 ft · 27 sec · Sacaton Road
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Continue on Indian Route 7
783 ft · 24 sec · Indian Route 7
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Turn left onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Turn right onto South Gilbert Road
12.8 mi · 21 min · South Gilbert Road
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Turn right onto East Cullumber Avenue
133 m · 21 sec · East Cullumber Avenue
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Turn right onto North Elm Street
74 m · 10 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 Sacaton 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.
South Gilbert Road
Turn right onto South Gilbert Road
12.8 mi · 00h 21m
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 Sacaton and Sunny near Gilbert.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacaton to Gilbert?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Sacaton and 10.5 miles from Gilbert.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sacaton and Sunny near Gilbert.
Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Chandler
City of Mesa Customer Service
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacaton and Gilbert. Straight-line distance: 19.29 mi (31.05 km).
#1 Sacaton
Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona
| Population | 2,672 |
| Coordinates | 33.0767200, -111.7393000 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.66 | $7.33 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.95 | $7.90 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
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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