Origin
Mammoth, AZ
Afternoon in Mammoth on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
MST
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mammoth, AZ to Gilbert, AZ
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
99.2 mi
160 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
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6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mammoth, AZ
Boris Hamer
Gilbert, AZ
Zsolt Pujsz
Trip Overview
The drive from Mammoth, AZ to Gilbert, AZ covers 99.2 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tucson-Globe Highway, 2nd Street, Winkelman-Superior Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.74 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
49.6 miles from Mammoth, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 99.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Tucson-Globe Highway 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Mammoth, AZ to Gilbert, AZ is easy. At 1h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mammoth, AZ to Gilbert, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson-Globe Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Winkelman-Superior Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Morris Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 177 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ray Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Magma Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US-60 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Tucson-Globe Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mammoth, AZ and Gilbert, AZ.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto Tucson-Globe Highway
20 mi
·
24 min
·
Tucson-Globe Highway
3
Turn left onto 2nd Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
2nd Street
4
Continue on Winkelman-Superior Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Winkelman-Superior Highway
5
Continue on Morris Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Morris Road
6
Continue on Winkelman-Superior Highway
18 mi
·
31 min
·
Winkelman-Superior Highway
7
Continue on North Highway 177
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
North Highway 177
8
Continue on Winkelman-Superior Highway
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Winkelman-Superior Highway
9
Continue on Ray Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Ray Road
10
Continue on South Magma Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Magma Avenue
11
Take the ramp left toward US-60 West
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
US-60 West
12
Merge slight left onto Phoenix–Globe Highway
27 mi
·
33 min
·
Phoenix–Globe Highway
13
Continue on Superstition Freeway
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Superstition Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward Gilbert Road
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Gilbert Road
15
Turn left onto South Gilbert Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Gilbert Road
16
Turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue
440 ft
·
22 sec
·
East Vaughn Avenue
17
Turn right onto North Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Elm Street
18
Turn right
203 ft
·
15 sec
19
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.6 miles from Mammoth, AZ, or about 57m 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 34m
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 Mammoth, 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 Mammoth, AZ
This is one driving day of about 99.2 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mammoth, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.6 mi from Mammoth, AZ · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 49.6 miles from Mammoth, 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
$19.74 one way
$39.48 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $20.85 | $41.70 |
| premium | $5.59 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.04 | $44.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.42 | $4.76 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.7 | 0 | $13.89 | $6.35 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Gilbert on Sunday
Local time
4:05 PM
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
6 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
1h 54m 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 Mammoth, AZ to Gilbert, AZ covers 99.2 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tucson-Globe Highway, 2nd Street, Winkelman-Superior Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.6 miles from Mammoth, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.74 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.
The drive from Mammoth, AZ to Gilbert, AZ is easy. At 1h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Mammoth, AZ to Gilbert, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mammoth, AZ to Gilbert, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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