Origin
Casa Blanca, AZ
Late night in Casa Blanca on Tuesday
Local time
1:20 AM
MST
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Casa Blanca, AZ to Gilbert, AZ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Casa Blanca, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Gilbert, AZ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short, 22.4-mile drive from Casa Blanca to Gilbert, Arizona, should take you about 38 minutes. It's a straightforward trip entirely within the Desert Southwest region, making it perfect for a single day. The route is primarily on local roads with a 27% highway share, suggesting a turn-heavy experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this is a budget-friendly excursion. Given its brevity and lack of designated stops, you won't need an overnight stay; it's an easy addition to any existing Arizona itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Gilbert Road | 9.3 mi | 15m |
| AZ 587 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| East Riggs Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| West Casa Blanca Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| South Arizona Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Wren Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Preschool Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Cullumber Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Gilbert Road
— 9.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Casa Blanca, AZ and Gilbert, AZ.
1
Start on West Wren Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Wren Street
2
Turn right onto North Preschool Road
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Preschool Road
3
Turn left onto BIA 1
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Casa Blanca Road
4
Turn left onto AZ 587
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
AZ 587
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on AZ 87
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Arizona Avenue
6
Turn right onto East Riggs Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Riggs Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto South Gilbert Road
9.3 mi
·
15 min
·
South Gilbert Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto East Cullumber Avenue
436 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Cullumber Avenue
9
Turn right onto North Elm Street
244 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Elm Street
10
Turn right
203 ft
·
14 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 22.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Preschool Road
Turn right onto North Preschool Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
BIA 1 / West Casa Blanca Road
Turn left onto BIA 1 / West Casa Blanca Road
Navigation decision point
6
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
AZ 587
Turn left onto AZ 587
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
East Riggs Road
Turn right onto East Riggs Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
North Elm Street
Turn right onto North Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.92 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gilbert, AZ
Late night in Gilbert on Tuesday
Local time
1:20 AM
MST
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
30 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route. While 27% of the journey involves highway driving, the majority unfolds on surface streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.3 miles on South Gilbert Road. This means you'll be navigating through more developed areas with frequent intersections and changes in speed. The character of the drive will feel more like navigating within a community rather than a long-distance highway haul, with a consistent need to adjust your speed and anticipate turns.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on South Gilbert Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Preschool Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Preschool Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (BIA 1 / West Casa Blanca Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (AZ 587): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Gilbert, AZ
Full guide →Gilbert is in the southeast valley of the Greater Phoenix region of Arizona. With a population of 270,000 (2021 est.) it is the largest town in the US. people. Once a railway town and the "Hay Capital of the World", Gilbert is now a diverse suburban center, retaining its agricultural and railroad history and celebrating its "small town" feel.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on South Gilbert Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Preschool Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (BIA 1 / West Casa Blanca Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (AZ 587): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gilbert, AZ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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