Origin
Gilbert, AZ
Morning in Gilbert on Monday
Local time
8:25 AM
MST
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gilbert, AZ to Fredonia, AZ
Drive Time
7h 6m
Distance
360 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
6h 56m
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6 AM
7h 7m
8 AM
7h 29m
10 AM
7h 14m
12 PM
7h 12m
3 PM
7h 16m
5 PM
7h 28m
8 PM
7h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gilbert, AZ
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Fredonia, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gilbert, AZ to Fredonia, AZ covers 360 miles and takes about 7h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Elm Street, East Vaughn Avenue, North Gilbert Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $71.65 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
180 miles from Gilbert, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 6m drive with frequent turns across 360 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Elm 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 7h 6m, 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 Gilbert, AZ to Fredonia, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Elm Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Vaughn Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Gilbert Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 60 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Superstition Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maricopa Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Black Canyon Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Elm Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gilbert, AZ and Fredonia, AZ.
1
Start on the route
203 ft
·
20 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto North Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Elm Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue
440 ft
·
24 sec
·
East Vaughn Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Gilbert Road
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Gilbert Road
5
Turn left onto US 60 West: Phoenix
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
US 60 West: Phoenix
6
Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Superstition Freeway
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 10 North
8
Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
10
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
41 mi
·
45 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
11
Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
12
Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Arizona Veterans Highway
77 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
14
Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40 East, Albuquerque
16
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 89 North: Page
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 89 North: Page
18
Turn left onto Country Club Drive
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Country Club Drive
19
Turn right onto Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
20
Continue on US Highway 89
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US Highway 89
21
Continue on Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Flagstaff-Cameron Highway
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cameron–Bitter Springs Highway
23
Exit the rotary onto Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
24
Continue on US 89
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 89
25
Continue on Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
57 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Cameron-Bitter Springs Highway
26
Turn left onto Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway
84 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
Bitter Springs–Fredonia Highway
27
Continue on South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
28
Turn left onto West Pratt Street
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Pratt Street
29
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 180 miles from Gilbert, AZ, or about 3h 33m 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 180 miles or 3h 33m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fredonia, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gilbert, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gilbert, AZ
This is one driving day of about 360 miles and 7h 6m.
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 2 real breaks 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 Gilbert, AZ · 3h 33m 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 Gilbert, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fredonia, AZ
The final approach into Fredonia, 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 Fredonia, 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
$71.65 one way
$143.29 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
126 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $75.66 | $151.31 |
| premium | $5.59 | $79.19 | $158.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $79.98 | $159.96 |
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 | $37.80 | $17.28 |
| Efficient EV | 90 | 1 | $31.50 | $14.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 144 | 1 | $50.40 | $23.04 |
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
Fredonia, AZ
Morning in Fredonia on Monday
Local time
8:25 AM
MST
Current temp
37°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 6m 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 Gilbert, AZ to Fredonia, AZ covers 360 miles and takes about 7h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Elm Street, East Vaughn Avenue, North Gilbert Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 180 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 $71.65 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 7h 6m, 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 Gilbert, AZ to Fredonia, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gilbert, AZ to Fredonia, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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