Trip from Gilbert, AZ to Bylas, AZ

Drive Time

2h 33m

Distance

115 mi

185 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 23m ★

6 AM

2h 33m

8 AM

2h 54m

10 AM

2h 41m

12 PM

2h 39m

3 PM

2h 42m

5 PM

2h 53m

8 PM

2h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Gilbert, AZ

Zsolt Pujsz

Bylas, AZ

András Nyemczovszky

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Gilbert to Bylas, expect a 115-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 33 minutes. You will primarily navigate via the Superstition Freeway, the Phoenix–Globe Highway, and the Globe-Lordsburg Highway. Because this route is manageable in a single day, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip without the need for an overnight stay. Budget approximately $23 for fuel to complete the transit across the Desert Southwest. While the drive is relatively short, its turn-heavy profile makes it a more engaged experience than a simple interstate cruise.

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

57.5 miles from Gilbert, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

Prepare for a drive that shifts in intensity as you move away from the metro area. Only 18% of this 115-mile route is classified as highway driving, meaning you will spend most of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted section is a 43-mile stretch along the Phoenix–Globe Highway, which offers a brief period of steady cruising. Otherwise, the profile is notably turn-heavy, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Expect the road's personality to feel more technical and winding rather than a monotonous, straight-line commute.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Phoenix–Globe Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 43 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near East Vaughn Avenue.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 115 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.3 miles (East Vaughn Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (North Gilbert Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | East Vaughn Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | North Gilbert Road

Turn right onto North Gilbert Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward US 60 East: Globe

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 60 East: Globe

2.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 60 / Superstition Freeway

Merge onto US 60 / Superstition Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

69.7 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | North Broad Street

Turn left onto North Broad Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Phoenix–Globe Highway	43 mi	55m
Globe-Lordsburg Highway	41.9 mi	51m
Superstition Freeway	16.6 mi	19m
US 60	4 mi	7m
East Ash Street	2.3 mi	4m
North Gilbert Road	2.1 mi	4m
North Broad Street	2 mi	3m
Live Oak Street	1.9 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Phoenix–Globe Highway — 43 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert, AZ and Bylas, AZ.

Start on this road

203 ft · 20 sec · this road

Turn left onto North Elm Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · North Elm Street

At end of road, turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue

440 ft · 23 sec · East Vaughn Avenue

Turn right onto North Gilbert Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · North Gilbert Road

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward US 60 East: Globe Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 60

17 mi · 19 min · Superstition Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist

43 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Continue on US 60

1.9 mi · 3 min · Live Oak Street

Continue on US 60

4.0 mi · 7 min · US 60

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 60

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto North Broad Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Broad Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto East Oak Street

366 ft · 9 sec · East Oak Street

Turn right onto South Hill Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · South Hill Street

Turn left onto US 60

2.3 mi · 4 min · East Ash Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 70; AZ 77

0.8 mi · 1 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 70; AZ 77

41 mi · 49 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway

Turn left

0.1 mi · 31 sec

Turn left onto Indian Route 105

485 ft · 21 sec · Indian Route 105

Arrive at destination

Indian Route 105

Trip Plan

Since the entire trip spans just over two and a half hours, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. Plan for at least one stop to break up the drive, especially given the technical nature of the local road segments. Keep an eye on your fuel levels early on, as the $23 estimated cost can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency during the more demanding, turn-heavy sections. Because the route is compact, you can easily adjust your pace to suit your schedule. Staying alert through the curves is the best way to ensure a smooth arrival in Bylas.

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 57.5 miles from Gilbert, AZ, or about 1h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43 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 80 miles or 1h 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 57.5 miles or 1h 14m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bylas, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Gilbert, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Gilbert, AZ

This is one driving day of about 115 miles and 2h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gilbert, 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 Phoenix–Globe Highway for about 43 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 57.5 mi from Gilbert, AZ · 1h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Queen Creek, AZ

58 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

Queen Creek, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Queen Creek, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.5 miles from Gilbert, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bylas, AZ

The final approach into Bylas, 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 Bylas, 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

$22.89 one way

$45.77 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$24.17	$48.34
premium	$5.59	$25.30	$50.59
diesel	$5.64	$25.55	$51.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.5	$12.08	$5.52
Efficient EV	28.8	$10.06	$4.60
EV Truck/SUV	46	$16.10	$7.36

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Gilbert, AZ

Afternoon in Gilbert on Sunday

Local time

4:05 PM

MST

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bylas, AZ

Afternoon in Bylas on Sunday

Local time

4:05 PM

MST

Current temp

51°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

7 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 33m 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 Gilbert, AZ to Bylas, AZ covers 115 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Phoenix–Globe Highway, Globe-Lordsburg Highway, Superstition Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 57.5 miles from Gilbert, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.89 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Gilbert, AZ to Bylas, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Gilbert, AZ to Bylas, AZ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bylas, AZ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Gilbert, AZ

Bylas, AZ

Same local time

7 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 33m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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