How far is San Luis, AZ from Gilbert, AZ?
The driving distance from San Luis, AZ to Gilbert, AZ is about 98.2 miles (158 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71 miles (114.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Luis and Gilbert.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Luis and Gilbert.
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Start on the route
857 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Indian Route 51
1.6 km · 4 min · Indian Route 51
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Indian Route 15
33.2 mi · 46 min · Indian Route 15
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Continue on South Chuichu Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Chuichu Road
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Turn right onto West Hanna Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Hanna Street
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Turn left onto South Trekell Road
2244 ft · 47 sec · South Trekell Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 8 East: Tucson
1841 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route
3 mi · 3 min · Phoenix Bypass Route
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.4 mi · 23 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 587 North: Chandler, Gilbert
1404 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Continue on South Arizona Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Arizona Avenue
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Turn right onto East Riggs Road
3 mi · 5 min · East Riggs Road
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Turn left onto South Gilbert Road
9.3 mi · 16 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 San Luis and Gilbert.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Indian Route 15
At the end of the road, turn right onto Indian Route 15
33.2 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Luis and Partly Sunny near Gilbert.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Luis to Gilbert?
The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158 km) and usually takes 01h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arizona City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from San Luis and 53.9 miles from Gilbert.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71 miles (114.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.18 one way or $34.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Luis and Partly Sunny near Gilbert.
Stop Ideas Near Arizona City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
Eloy City Hall
Arizona City Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arizona City.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Luis and Gilbert. Straight-line distance: 71.04 mi (114.32 km).
#1 San Luis
Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 36,242 |
| Coordinates | 32.3467300, -112.0409700 |
| Altitude | 547 |
| 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: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $17.18 | $34.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $18.52 | $37.05 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $19.31 | $38.63 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $22.09 | $44.18 |
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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