Origin
Alhambra, AZ
Evening in Alhambra on Thursday
Local time
6:41 PM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alhambra, AZ to Gilbert, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
28.1 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alhambra, AZ
David Vives
Gilbert, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alhambra, AZ to Gilbert, AZ covers 28.1 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 60, Maricopa Freeway, Black Canyon Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.1 miles on US 60. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 28.1 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 (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 28.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 60 and Maricopa Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.1 miles on US 60.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 60 and Maricopa Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near US 60 / West Thomas Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 28.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 60 / West Thomas Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (US 60 / North Black Canyon Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 60 / West Thomas Road
Turn left onto US 60 / West Thomas Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight left lanes.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 60 / North Black Canyon Highway
Turn right onto US 60 / North Black Canyon Highway
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 17 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 17 South
8
14.7 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
25.3 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
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 Alhambra, AZ to Gilbert, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Globe along the way.
Globe
14.7 mi in
|
~19m
|
via US 60
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 60 | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| South Gilbert Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Black Canyon Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 35th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Elm Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 60
— 11.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alhambra, AZ and Gilbert, AZ.
1
Start on North 35th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North 35th Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 60
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
3
Take the exit onto US 60
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 60
Toward 27th Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 60
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Thomas Road
Use the left / slight left lanes.
5
Turn right onto US 60
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 17 South
7
Merge onto I 17; US 60
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 17; US 60
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 182
Toward Gilbert Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto South Gilbert Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Gilbert Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue
440 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Vaughn Avenue
13
Turn right onto North Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Elm Street
14
Turn right
203 ft
·
14 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.60 one way
$11.20 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.19 | $12.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Evening in Gilbert on Thursday
Local time
6:41 PM
MST
Current temp
93°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
34 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alhambra, AZ to Gilbert, AZ covers 28.1 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 60, Maricopa Freeway, Black Canyon Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 miles from Alhambra, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 28.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 60 / West Thomas Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (US 60 / North Black Canyon Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Alhambra, AZ to Gilbert, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Globe along the way.
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