Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
66 mi
106 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Claypool, AZ
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Gilbert, AZ
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Claypool, AZ to Gilbert, AZ is 66 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via Phoenix–Globe Highway and Superstition Freeway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arizona's Desert Southwest region, offering a straightforward drive. You'll mostly be on surface roads, making it a practical choice for a quick transition between areas. Consider this route if you need an efficient way to get from the Globe area towards the Phoenix metro region without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix–Globe Highway | 42.9 mi | 55m |
| Superstition Freeway | 16.7 mi | 19m |
| South Gilbert Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| West Live Oak Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| US 60 | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Elm Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Vaughn Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| El Camino | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Claypool, AZ and Gilbert, AZ.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Broadway Street
Turn right onto El Camino
Turn left onto US 60
Continue on US 60
Continue on US 60
Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist
Take the exit
Turn left onto South Gilbert Road
Turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue
Turn right onto North Elm Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33 miles from Claypool, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 65.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto El Camino
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Gilbert Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto South Gilbert Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto North Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$12.79 one way
$25.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.20 | $13.52 | $27.03 |
| premium | $5.44 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $14.55 | $29.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.78 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.24 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Claypool on Saturday
Local time
7:01 PM
MST
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Evening in Gilbert on Saturday
Local time
7:01 PM
MST
Current temp
82°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route involves 28% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch measuring 42.9 miles on the Phoenix–Globe Highway. You'll transition from the highway to surface roads as you approach the Phoenix metropolitan area. Expect more frequent intersections and potential traffic merging as you get closer to Gilbert. The profile is mostly surface roads, so plan for a driving experience that includes local traffic and signals.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broadway Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (El Camino): Navigation decision point; at 63.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
Total Climb
1,194 ft
Total Descent
3,289 ft
Highest Point
4,496 ft
~9.5 mi in
Elevation Range
3,259 ft
Notable High Points
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 66 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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