Origin
Fredonia, AZ
Morning in Fredonia on Monday
Local time
8:25 AM
MST
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fredonia, AZ to Gilbert, AZ
Drive Time
6h 7m
Distance
360.1 mi
579 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$72
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 54m
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6 AM
6h 7m
8 AM
6h 33m
10 AM
6h 16m
12 PM
6h 14m
3 PM
6h 17m
5 PM
6h 32m
8 PM
5h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fredonia, AZ
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Gilbert, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fredonia, AZ to Gilbert, AZ covers 360.1 miles and takes about 6h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway, Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $71.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
180 miles from Fredonia, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 7m drive with frequent turns across 360.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 7m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fredonia, AZ to Gilbert, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 89 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Flagstaff-Cameron Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 89 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Country Club Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredonia, AZ and Gilbert, AZ.
1
Start on West Pratt Street
46 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Pratt Street
2
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway
84 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
57 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
5
Continue on US 89
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 89
6
Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway
8
Exit the rotary onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
9
Continue on US Highway 89
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US Highway 89
10
Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
11
Turn left onto Country Club Drive
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Country Club Drive
12
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
13
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
16
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
17
Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
18
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
19
Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
20
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
21
Continue on Maricopa Freeway
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
23
Take the exit slight right toward Gilbert Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Gilbert Road
24
Turn right onto South Gilbert Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Gilbert Road
25
Turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue
440 ft
·
22 sec
·
East Vaughn Avenue
26
Turn right onto North Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Elm Street
27
Turn right
203 ft
·
15 sec
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 180 miles from Fredonia, AZ, or about 3h 3m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180 miles or 3h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 6m
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 Fredonia, 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 Fredonia, AZ
This is one driving day of about 360.1 miles and 6h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fredonia, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 180 mi from Fredonia, AZ · 3h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
180 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 180 miles from Fredonia, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gilbert, AZ
The final approach into Gilbert, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Gilbert, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$71.67 one way
$143.33 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
126 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $75.68 | $151.36 |
| premium | $5.59 | $79.21 | $158.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $80.00 | $160.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$72
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$97–$122
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 126 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 108 | 1 | $37.81 | $17.28 |
| Efficient EV | 90 | 1 | $31.51 | $14.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 144 | 1 | $50.41 | $23.05 |
Gas CO2
126 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Gilbert on Monday
Local time
8:25 AM
MST
Current temp
58°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
21 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
6h 7m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fredonia, AZ to Gilbert, AZ covers 360.1 miles and takes about 6h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway, Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 180 miles from Fredonia, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $71.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 7m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fredonia, AZ to Gilbert, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fredonia, AZ to Gilbert, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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