This 99.2-mile drive from Mammoth to Gilbert, Arizona, is a manageable one-day trip taking approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Tucson-Globe Highway and Winkelman-Superior Highway, this route offers a local driving experience with frequent turns. With an estimated fuel cost of around $20, it's an economical option for exploring the Desert Southwest. You'll find this drive to be straightforward, without any significant highway stretches, making it suitable for a single day of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.6 miles from Mammoth, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Phoenix–Globe Highway
27.3 mi
33m
Winkelman-Superior Highway
23.1 mi
40m
Tucson-Globe Highway
19.9 mi
24m
Superstition Freeway
16.7 mi
19m
North Highway 177
5.2 mi
9m
Ray Road
2.4 mi
4m
South Gilbert Road
2.2 mi
4m
North Main Street
0.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Phoenix–Globe Highway
— 27.3 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mammoth, AZ and Gilbert, AZ.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.7 mi·2 min·North Main Street
2
Turn right onto AZ 77
20 mi·24 min·Tucson-Globe Highway
3
Turn left onto AZ 177
0.3 mi·34 sec·2nd Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on AZ 177
1.2 mi·2 min·Winkelman-Superior Highway
5
Continue on AZ 177
0.3 mi·36 sec·Morris Road
6
Continue on AZ 177
18 mi·31 min·Winkelman-Superior Highway
7
Continue on AZ 177
5.2 mi·9 min·North Highway 177
8
Continue on AZ 177
4.1 mi·7 min·Winkelman-Superior Highway
9
Continue on AZ 177
2.4 mi·4 min·Ray Road
10
Continue on AZ 177
0.2 mi·25 sec·South Magma Avenue
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward US-60 West
12
Merge onto US 60
27 mi·33 min·Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist
17 mi·19 min·Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 182Toward Gilbert RoadUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto South Gilbert Road
2.2 mi·4 min·South Gilbert Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue
440 ft·21 sec·East Vaughn Avenue
17
Turn right onto North Elm Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·North Elm Street
18
Turn right
203 ft·14 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 54-minute duration, this trip is best tackled in a single day. Aim for a morning departure to maximize daylight and allow for flexibility with the numerous turns. The estimated fuel cost of $20 is quite reasonable, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before leaving Mammoth, as stops are not a prominent feature of this route. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile indicates frequent adjustments will be necessary. Consider an early afternoon arrival in Gilbert to enjoy the rest of your day.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.6 miles from Mammoth, AZ, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.3 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 22 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gilbert, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mammoth, 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 Mammoth, AZ
This is one driving day of about 99.1 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Mammoth, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Phoenix–Globe Highway for about 27.3 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 20.6 and 98.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
20.6 mi into trip|~26m in|AZ 177 / 2nd Street
Turn left onto AZ 177 / 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
52.2 mi into trip|~1h 21m in
Take the ramp toward US-60 West
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward US-60 West
5
52.3 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|US 60 / Phoenix–Globe Highway
Merge onto US 60 / Phoenix–Globe Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
96.2 mi into trip|~2h 15m in
Take the exit toward Gilbert Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 182
Toward Gilbert Road
5
98.9 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|North Elm Street
Turn right onto North Elm Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.74 one way
$39.48 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$20.89
$41.79
premium
$5.59
$21.81
$43.63
diesel
$5.61
$21.88
$43.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.7
0
$10.41
$4.76
Efficient EV
24.8
0
$8.67
$3.96
EV Truck/SUV
39.6
0
$13.87
$6.34
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Mammoth, AZ
Late night
in Mammoth on Tuesday
Local time
3:48 AM
MST
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Gilbert, AZ
Late night
in Gilbert on Tuesday
Local time
3:48 AM
MST
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Superior, AZ
50 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
32 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
2h 21m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 99.2-mile journey. With no highway segments, you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including the Tucson-Globe Highway and Winkelman-Superior Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, suggesting frequent changes in direction and speed. This profile means you'll be actively engaged with the driving, experiencing the changing landscape through a more intimate, road-level perspective rather than cruising on high-speed highways.
Only 22% 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: 27.3 mi on Phoenix–Globe Highway.
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 around 20.6 miles in near AZ 177 / 2nd Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 21m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.6 miles (AZ 177 / 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.2 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 52.3 miles (US 60 / Phoenix–Globe Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
The longest stretch is about 27.3 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: at 20.6 miles (AZ 177 / 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 52.2 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 52.3 miles (US 60 / Phoenix–Globe Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
