How far is Saint Michaels, AZ from Gilbert, AZ?

The driving distance from Saint Michaels, AZ to Gilbert, AZ is about 349.1 miles (561.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
349.12 mi
05h 20m
Flight
220.43 mi
354.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.43 mi
Kilometers
354.75 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
349.12 mi
Kilometers
561.85 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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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 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gilbert
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM MST
Return by in Saint Michaels
Thu, Apr 23, 8:13 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Michaels
2026-04-22T21:33
Arrive Gilbert
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM MST

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

Leave by
6:20 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Michaels
9:00 PM MDT
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
Taylor
AZ

Town in Arizona - United States

From Saint Michaels
134.7 mi
02h 40m
To Gilbert
214.4 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 7:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 28 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Michaels and Gilbert.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    647 ft · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Navajo Route 12

    22.6 mi · 32 min · Navajo Route 12

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Purple Heart Trail

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business, AZ 77 South, AZ 377 South, US 180 East: Show Low, Heber

    1930 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Navajo Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Navajo Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway

    2841 ft · 57 sec · Holbrook-Springerville Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Show Low-Holbrook Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Heber Road

    30.9 mi · 36 min · Heber Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Heber-Holbrook Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Heber-Holbrook Highway

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 3rd Street North

    4.9 mi · 7 min · West 3rd Street North

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 277

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 260

    1036 ft · 20 sec · Highway 260

  14. 14

    Continue on Hwy 260

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Hwy 260

  15. 15

    Continue on Payson-Heber Highway

    12.7 mi · 18 min · Payson-Heber Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Payson-Show Low Highway

    24.2 mi · 31 min · Payson-Show Low Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Beeline Highway

    68.6 mi · 1 hr 22 min · South Beeline Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Gilbert Road

    6.2 mi · 10 min · North Gilbert Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Gilbert Road

    4.1 mi · 8 min · South Gilbert Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue

    134 m · 22 sec · East Vaughn Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    1134 ft · 41 sec · North Elm Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
69.9 mi · 20%
South Beeline Highway
68.6 mi · 20%
Heber Road
30.9 mi · 9%
Payson-Show Low Highway
24.2 mi · 7%
Navajo Route 12
22.8 mi · 7%
Hwy 260
15.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

69.9 mi · 01h 10m

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
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+128.7 mi
220.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Taylor
02h 40m from Saint Michaels
Leave By
6:20 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Michaels and Sunny near Gilbert.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Michaels to Gilbert?

The road trip is about 349.1 miles (561.9 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Taylor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.7 miles from Saint Michaels and 214.4 miles from Gilbert.

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

The direct path is about 220.4 miles (354.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.7 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:20 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $61.00 one way or $121.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Saint Michaels and Gilbert, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Michaels and Sunny near Gilbert.

Stop Ideas Near Taylor

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

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

RAIL

Winslow

83 mi away
501 East Second Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Michaels and Gilbert. Straight-line distance: 220.43 mi (354.75 km).

Saint Michaels

#1 Saint Michaels

Town in Talbot County, Maryland, United States

Population1,443
Coordinates35.6447400, -109.0956500
Altitude2056
CountryUnited States
Gilbert

#2 Gilbert

The fifth most populous city in Arizona.

Population257,658
Coordinates33.3528300, -111.7890300
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: (-109.095668, 35.644714)
End: (-111.788735, 33.35291)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 562 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.32 gal
46.63 L · about $61.00
Round trip
$121.99
24.64 gal · 93.26 L
Estimated CO2
109.5 kg one way
Round trip: 219 kg / 483 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $61.00 $121.99
Mid-grade $5.34 $65.76 $131.53
Premium $5.57 $68.57 $137.15
Diesel $6.37 $78.43 $156.86

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Saint Michaels, AZ and Gilbert, AZ. The current time in Saint Michaels is 21:33:37, although it is 20:33:37 in Gilbert.

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.