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Trip from Gilbert, AZ to Kachina Village, AZ

Drive Time

2h 52m

Distance

158.5 mi

255 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 41m ★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 46m

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

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Downtown Gilbert, AZ, AZ

Gilbert, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gilbert, AZ to Kachina Village, AZ covers 158.5 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Arizona Veterans Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, Superstition Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.54 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

79.2 miles from Gilbert, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Gilbert, AZ to Kachina Village, AZ covers 158.5 miles and takes about 2h 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Arizona Veterans Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 85 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near East Vaughn Avenue.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 158.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 60 / Superstition Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.

6
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

7
2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in

Turn left toward US 60 West: Phoenix

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward US 60 West: Phoenix
5
2.8 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 straight / slight right lanes.
5
12.6 mi into trip | ~18m in | US 60

Keep slight left at fork onto US 60 toward I 10 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 10 North
8
18 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 60 / Maricopa Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Maricopa Freeway toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Arizona Veterans Highway 85 mi 1h 25m
Black Canyon Freeway 41.3 mi 45m
Superstition Freeway 9.8 mi 11m
Maricopa Freeway 9.1 mi 10m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway 8.9 mi 9m
North Gilbert Road 2.1 mi 4m
Kachina Trail 0.6 mi 1m
US 60 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Arizona Veterans Highway — 85 mi, about 1h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

203 ft · 20 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto North Elm Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · North Elm Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue

440 ft · 23 sec · East Vaughn Avenue
4

Turn right onto North Gilbert Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · North Gilbert Road
5

Turn left

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward US 60 West: Phoenix Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto US 60

9.8 mi · 11 min · Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 60

0.6 mi · 38 sec · US 60
Toward I 10 North
8

Merge onto I 10; US 60

4.9 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60

4.2 mi · 4 min · Maricopa Freeway
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff Use the slight right lane.
10

Continue on I 17; US 60

41 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 17

8.9 mi · 9 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 17

13 mi · 13 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 17

72 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Toward Kachina Boulevard
15

Turn left onto Kachina Boulevard

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Kachina Boulevard
16

Turn right onto Kachina Trail

0.5 mi · 1 min · Kachina Trail
17

Continue on Kachina Trail

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Kachina Trail
18

Arrive at destination

Kachina Trail

Trip Plan

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 79.2 miles from Gilbert, AZ, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 79.2 miles or 1h 31m 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 22m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kachina Village, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Gilbert, AZ

This is one driving day of about 158.5 miles and 2h 52m.

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 Arizona Veterans Highway for about 85 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 79.2 mi from Gilbert, AZ · 1h 31m into the drive

Downtown Surprise, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Surprise, AZ

79 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

Surprise, AZ

Fuel and coffee

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

Surprise, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.2 miles from Gilbert, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Kachina Village, AZ

The final approach into Kachina Village, 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 Kachina Village, AZ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Montezuma Castle National Monument

National Monument

Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 near mile 114.8
Caution: High Levels of Visitation
View on nps.gov
Walnut Canyon National Monument

Walnut Canyon National Monument

National Monument

Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have lived and traveled throughout Walnut Canyon’s dynamic landscape. Vibrant communities built their homes in the cliffs and farmed along the canyon’s rim. T...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour $25 near mile 158.5
View on nps.gov
Tuzigoot National Monument

Tuzigoot National Monument

National Monument

Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary ro...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour $10 near mile 114.8
View on nps.gov
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

National Monument

The lava flow lies on the land like a dream, a wonderland of rock. A thousand years ago the ground was torn open and lava erupted into the sky, forever changing the landscape and the lives of the peop...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour $25 near mile 158.5
View on nps.gov
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

National Monument

An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.54 one way

$63.09 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $33.31 $66.62
premium $5.59 $34.86 $69.73
diesel $5.64 $35.21 $70.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.6 0 $16.64 $7.61
Efficient EV 39.6 0 $13.87 $6.34
EV Truck/SUV 63.4 0 $22.19 $10.14

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (65% 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

Late night in Gilbert on Monday

Local time

12:51 AM

MST

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kachina Village, AZ

Late night in Kachina Village on Monday

Local time

12:51 AM

MST

Current temp

29°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

29 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 52m 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 Kachina Village, AZ covers 158.5 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arizona Veterans Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, Superstition Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.2 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 $31.54 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 158.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (East Vaughn Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 60 / Superstition Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Gilbert, AZ to Kachina Village, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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