Origin
Gilbert, AZ
Late night in Gilbert on Tuesday
Local time
2:09 AM
MST
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gilbert, AZ to Sacaton, 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
37m
Distance
21 mi
34 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 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gilbert, AZ
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Sacaton, AZ
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Trip Overview
This short 21-mile drive from Gilbert, AZ to Sacaton, AZ will take you about 37 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily be navigating local streets like North Elm Street, East Cullumber Avenue, and North Gilbert Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is a modest $4, making it an economical option. This route offers a straightforward local experience within the Desert Southwest region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Gilbert Road | 12.8 mi | 21m |
| Junction I-10-Mesa Highway | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| North Sacaton Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Indian Route 7 | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Sacaton Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Cullumber Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Elm Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Gilbert Road
— 12.8 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert, AZ and Sacaton, AZ.
1
Start on this road
203 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North Elm Street
244 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Elm Street
3
Turn left onto East Cullumber Avenue
436 ft
·
24 sec
·
East Cullumber Avenue
4
Turn left onto North Gilbert Road
13 mi
·
21 min
·
North Gilbert Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto AZ 87
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
6
Turn right onto BIA 7
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Indian Route 7
7
Continue on BIA 7
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Sacaton Road
8
Continue on BIA 7
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Indian Route 7
9
Continue on North Sacaton Road
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Sacaton Road
10
Turn left onto South Main Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Main Street
11
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.7 — 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
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Cullumber Avenue
Turn left onto East Cullumber Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Gilbert Road
Turn left onto North Gilbert Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
12.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
AZ 87 / Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
Turn left onto AZ 87 / Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
Navigation decision point
3
17.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
BIA 7 / Indian Route 7
Turn right onto BIA 7 / Indian Route 7
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.18 one way
$8.37 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.43 | $8.85 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Sacaton, AZ
Late night in Sacaton on Tuesday
Local time
2:09 AM
MST
Current temp
85°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
1 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
37m 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" for this 21-mile trip. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily through urban and suburban areas, making frequent turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but given the short distance and local road focus, you'll likely encounter numerous intersections and traffic signals. This driving profile means staying alert and managing your speed through various neighborhoods and local thoroughfares.
Only 29% 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: 12.8 mi on North Gilbert Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 6 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 0.1 miles (East Cullumber Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Gilbert Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 37m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on North 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: near the start (North Elm Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Cullumber Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Gilbert Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Casa Grande Ruins 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 Sacaton, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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