Origin
Salome, AZ
Night in Salome on Saturday
Local time
9:33 PM
MST
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salome, AZ to Gilbert, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
139.5 mi
225 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salome, AZ
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Gilbert, AZ
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Trip Overview
This 139.5-mile drive from Salome, AZ to Gilbert, AZ will take you approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes. Primarily using the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway and US 60, this route stays within the Desert Southwest region of Arizona. With a fuel cost estimated at $28, it's well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments rather than long stretches of open highway.
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
69.8 miles from Salome, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 79.4 mi | 1h 20m |
| Papago Freeway | 24.2 mi | 27m |
| US 60 | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| Vicksburg Road | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| South Gilbert Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
— 79.4 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salome, AZ and Gilbert, AZ.
1
Start on US 60
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Avenue A
2
Continue on US 60
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
3
Enter roundabout onto Vicksburg Road
208 ft
·
2 sec
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Vicksburg Road
4
Continue on Vicksburg Road
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Vicksburg Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
6
Merge onto I 10
79 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 10
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 10
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
9
Continue on I 10
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 10; US 60
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 60
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 60
Exit 154
Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 182
Toward Gilbert Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto South Gilbert Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Gilbert Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue
440 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Vaughn Avenue
16
Turn right onto North Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Elm Street
17
Turn right
203 ft
·
14 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 35-minute duration and the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, starting your trip in the morning is advisable to avoid potential afternoon traffic. Plan for about one stop, though the flexibility of a single-day drive allows for spontaneous breaks if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before departing Salome, as the longest uninterrupted stretch is considerable. The estimated fuel cost of $28 should help you budget for this. Be mindful of the numerous turns; checking your navigation frequently will be key to a smooth journey.
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 69.8 miles from Salome, AZ, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.4 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 31 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.8 miles or 1h 15m 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 3m
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 Salome, 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 Salome, AZ
This is one driving day of about 139.5 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Salome, 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 Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for about 79.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.8 miles from Salome, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 17.2 and 136.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
17.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
120.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
|
I 10 / Papago Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
121.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m in
|
I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway
Merge onto I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
126.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
|
US 60
Take the exit onto US 60 toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 154
Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
7
136.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
Take the exit toward Gilbert Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 182
Toward Gilbert Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.79 one way
$55.58 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $29.41 | $58.82 |
| premium | $5.59 | $30.71 | $61.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.80 | $61.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.65 | $6.70 |
| Efficient EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.21 | $5.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.53 | $8.93 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
Night in Gilbert on Saturday
Local time
9:33 PM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
37 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 35m 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 139.5-mile journey. Only 28% of the route is on highways, meaning you'll navigate through more local roads and intersections. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 79.4 miles on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. This suggests a varied driving experience, transitioning between potentially faster highway segments and more stop-and-go local traffic as you approach Gilbert. The drive's personality is defined by these frequent changes in road type and speed.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79.4 mi on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.2 miles in near I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 139.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 17.2 miles (I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 120.1 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.3 miles (I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Salome, AZ to Gilbert, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Globe along the way.
Globe
126.1 mi in
|
~2h 16m
|
via US 60
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 2h 35m. Total distance: 139.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79.4 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Gilbert, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.2 miles (I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 120.1 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.3 miles (I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): 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.
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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