If you are planning a trip from Gilbert to Bylas, expect a 115-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 33 minutes. You will primarily navigate via the Superstition Freeway, the Phoenix–Globe Highway, and the Globe-Lordsburg Highway. Because this route is manageable in a single day, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip without the need for an overnight stay. Budget approximately $23 for fuel to complete the transit across the Desert Southwest. While the drive is relatively short, its turn-heavy profile makes it a more engaged experience than a simple interstate cruise.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.5 miles from Gilbert, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Phoenix–Globe Highway
43 mi
55m
Globe-Lordsburg Highway
41.9 mi
51m
Superstition Freeway
16.6 mi
19m
US 60
4 mi
7m
East Ash Street
2.3 mi
4m
North Gilbert Road
2.1 mi
4m
North Broad Street
2 mi
3m
Live Oak Street
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Phoenix–Globe Highway
— 43 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert, AZ and Bylas, AZ.
1
Start on this road
203 ft·20 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto North Elm Street
0.2 mi·44 sec·North Elm Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue
440 ft·23 sec·East Vaughn Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Gilbert Road
2.1 mi·4 min·North Gilbert Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward US 60 East: GlobeUse the right lane.
6
Merge onto US 60
17 mi·19 min·Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist
43 mi·55 min·Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Continue on US 60
1.9 mi·3 min·Live Oak Street
9
Continue on US 60
4.0 mi·7 min·US 60
10
Continue on US 60
1.4 mi·2 min·North Broad Street
11
Turn left onto North Broad Street
0.5 mi·1 min·North Broad Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto East Oak Street
366 ft·9 sec·East Oak Street
13
Turn right onto South Hill Street
0.3 mi·39 sec·South Hill Street
14
Turn left onto US 60
2.3 mi·4 min·East Ash Street
15
Continue on US 70; AZ 77
0.8 mi·1 min·Globe-Lordsburg Highway
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 70; AZ 77
41 mi·49 min·Globe-Lordsburg Highway
17
Turn left
0.1 mi·31 sec
18
Turn left onto Indian Route 105
485 ft·21 sec·Indian Route 105
19
Arrive at destination
Indian Route 105
Trip Plan
Since the entire trip spans just over two and a half hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. Plan for at least one stop to break up the drive, especially given the technical nature of the local road segments. Keep an eye on your fuel levels early on, as the $23 estimated cost can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency during the more demanding, turn-heavy sections. Because the route is compact, you can easily adjust your pace to suit your schedule. Staying alert through the curves is the best way to ensure a smooth arrival in Bylas.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.5 miles from Gilbert, AZ, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.5 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bylas, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gilbert, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gilbert, AZ
This is one driving day of about 115 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Gilbert, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Phoenix–Globe Highway for about 43 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 69.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Elm Street
Turn left onto North Elm Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|East Vaughn Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
2.4 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the ramp toward US 60 East: Globe
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 60 East: Globe
5
2.7 mi into trip|~6m in|US 60 / Superstition Freeway
Merge onto US 60 / Superstition Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
69.7 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|North Broad Street
Turn left onto North Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.91 one way
$45.82 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$24.25
$48.49
premium
$5.59
$25.31
$50.63
diesel
$5.61
$25.39
$50.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.5
0
$12.08
$5.52
Efficient EV
28.8
0
$10.06
$4.60
EV Truck/SUV
46
0
$16.10
$7.36
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Gilbert, AZ
Night
in Gilbert on Saturday
Local time
9:15 PM
MST
Current temp
93°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bylas, AZ
Night
in Bylas on Saturday
Local time
9:15 PM
MST
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Miami, AZ
58 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 33m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 31.7
Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
$10
near mile 55.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a drive that shifts in intensity as you move away from the metro area. Only 18% of this 115-mile route is classified as highway driving, meaning you will spend most of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted section is a 43-mile stretch along the Phoenix–Globe Highway, which offers a brief period of steady cruising. Otherwise, the profile is notably turn-heavy, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Expect the road's personality to feel more technical and winding rather than a monotonous, straight-line commute.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43 mi on Phoenix–Globe Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 North Elm Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 33m drive. You will face about 12 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 (North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Vaughn Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43 miles on Phoenix–Globe Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Vaughn Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Tonto National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bylas, AZ before heading back.
