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Trip from Springerville, AZ to Gilbert, AZ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 15m

Distance

203.7 mi

328 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 2m ★
6 AM
4h 16m
8 AM
4h 42m
10 AM
4h 25m
12 PM
4h 22m
3 PM
4h 26m
5 PM
4h 41m
8 PM
4h 8m

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

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Downtown Springerville, AZ, AZ

Springerville, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Gilbert, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springerville, AZ to Gilbert, AZ covers 203.7 miles and takes about 4h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Globe-Show Low Highway, Main Street, Phoenix–Globe Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.5 miles on Globe-Show Low Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.58 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

101.8 miles from Springerville, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Globe-Show Low Highway 83.5 mi 1h 35m
Main Street 43.7 mi 50m
Phoenix–Globe Highway 42.9 mi 55m
Superstition Freeway 16.7 mi 19m
East Deuce of Clubs 4.7 mi 9m
US 60 4 mi 7m
South Gilbert Road 2.2 mi 4m
West Live Oak Street 1.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Globe-Show Low Highway — 83.5 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

166 ft · 17 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto US 60; US 180; US 191

44 mi · 50 min · Main Street
3

Continue on US 60

4.7 mi · 9 min · East Deuce of Clubs
4

Continue on US 60; AZ 77

83 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Globe-Show Low Highway
5

Turn right onto US 60

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street
6

Turn right onto South Hill Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Hill Street
7

Turn left onto East Oak Street

366 ft · 11 sec · East Oak Street
8

Turn right onto North Broad Street

0.5 mi · 53 sec · North Broad Street
9

Continue on US 60

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street
10

Continue on US 60

4.0 mi · 7 min · US 60
11

Continue on US 60

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Live Oak Street
12

Continue on US 60

43 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist

17 mi · 19 min · Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 182 Toward Gilbert Road Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn left onto South Gilbert Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · South Gilbert Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16

Turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue

440 ft · 21 sec · East Vaughn Avenue
17

Turn right onto North Elm Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · North Elm Street
18

Turn right

203 ft · 14 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.8 miles from Springerville, AZ, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.5 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 45 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 101.8 miles or 2h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 27m

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 Springerville, 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 Springerville, AZ

This is one driving day of about 203.7 miles and 4h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Springerville, 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 Globe-Show Low Highway for about 83.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Globe, AZ

102 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

Show Low, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cibecue, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.8 miles from Springerville, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Globe-Show Low Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.5 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cafe Mix 2

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Apache Junction, Arizona

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 189.1

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14809829486

Visit website

Cafe Mix 2

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 189.1

Apache Junction, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14809829486

Visit website

Boyce Thompson Arboretum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 160

Superior, Arizona

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15206892723

Visit website

Legends of Superior Trails

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 160

Superior, Arizona

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16029359034

Visit website

Besh-Ba-Gowah Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 130.9

Globe, Arizona

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+19284250320

Visit website

Besh-Ba-Gowah Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 130.9

Globe, Arizona

Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm

+19284250320

Visit website

Cobre Valley Center for the Arts

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 130.9

Globe, Arizona

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19284250884

Visit website

Signal Butte Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 189.1

Mesa, Arizona

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14806447529

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 133.4 and 203.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
133.4 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in | East Oak Street

Turn left onto East Oak Street

Navigation decision point

4
133.4 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in | North Broad Street

Turn right onto North Broad Street

Navigation decision point

7
200.8 mi into trip | ~4h 8m in

Take the exit toward Gilbert Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 182 Toward Gilbert Road
4
201.2 mi into trip | ~4h 9m in | South Gilbert Road

Turn left onto South Gilbert Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
203.4 mi into trip | ~4h 14m in | North Elm Street

Turn right onto North Elm Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.58 one way

$81.16 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $42.95 $85.89
premium $5.59 $44.84 $89.68
diesel $5.61 $44.97 $89.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.1 0 $21.39 $9.78
Efficient EV 50.9 0 $17.82 $8.15
EV Truck/SUV 81.5 1 $28.52 $13.04

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Springerville, AZ

Afternoon in Springerville on Saturday

Local time

12:57 PM

MST

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gilbert, AZ

Afternoon in Gilbert on Saturday

Local time

12:57 PM

MST

Current temp

93°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

56 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

4h 15m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

22 mi from route ~56 min detour Free near mile 175.6
View on nps.gov
Tonto National Monument

Tonto National Monument

National Monument

Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour $10 near mile 147.5
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 4h 15m drive with frequent turns across 203.7 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.
Globe-Show Low Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 83.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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. The trickiest moment comes around 133.4 miles in near East Oak Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 15m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 133.4 miles (East Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 133.4 miles (North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 200.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Gilbert, AZ

Full guide →

Gilbert is in the southeast valley of the Greater Phoenix region of Arizona. With a population of 270,000 (2021 est.) it is the largest town in the US. people. Once a railway town and the "Hay Capital of the World", Gilbert is now a diverse suburban center, retaining its agricultural and railroad history and celebrating its "small town" feel.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 15m. Total distance: 203.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Springerville, AZ to Gilbert, AZ covers 203.7 miles and takes about 4h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Globe-Show Low Highway, Main Street, Phoenix–Globe Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 101.8 miles from Springerville, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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.

This is a straightforward 4h 15m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 133.4 miles (East Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 133.4 miles (North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 200.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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