Origin
Window Rock, AZ
Late night in Window Rock on Wednesday
Local time
4:04 AM
MDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Window Rock, AZ to Gilbert, AZ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 45m
Distance
273.9 mi
441 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 32m
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6 AM
4h 45m
8 AM
5h 12m
10 AM
4h 55m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Window Rock, AZ
Mark Direen
Gilbert, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Window Rock, AZ to Gilbert, AZ covers 273.9 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Tribal Hill Drive, Morgan Boulevard, Route 100 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.56 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
137 miles from Window Rock, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 45m drive with frequent turns across 273.9 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.
Tribal Hill Drive 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
This is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Window Rock, AZ to Gilbert, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tribal Hill Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Morgan Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 100 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Window Rock Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 12 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 264 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Tribal Hill Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Window Rock, AZ and Gilbert, AZ.
1
Start on the route
125 ft
·
10 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto Tribal Hill Drive
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
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Tribal Hill Drive
3
Turn left onto Morgan Boulevard
446 ft
·
26 sec
·
Morgan Boulevard
4
Turn sharp right onto Navajo Route 100
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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Navajo Route 100
5
Continue on Window Rock Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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Window Rock Boulevard
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 12
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Navajo Route 12
7
Turn right onto Arizona State Highway 264
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Arizona State Highway 264
8
Turn left onto Navajo Route 12
24 mi
·
33 min
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Navajo Route 12
9
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
70 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
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Purple Heart Trail
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business, AZ 77 South, AZ 377 South, US 180 East: Show Low, Heber
0.4 mi
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50 sec
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I 40 Business, AZ 77 South, AZ 377 South, US 180 East: Show Low, Heber
12
Turn left onto Navajo Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Navajo Boulevard
13
Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
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Holbrook-Springerville Highway
14
Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
15
Turn right onto Heber Road
31 mi
·
36 min
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Heber Road
16
Turn straight onto Heber-Holbrook Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
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Heber-Holbrook Highway
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto West 3rd Street North
4.9 mi
·
6 min
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West 3rd Street North
18
Continue on Highway 277
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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Highway 277
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 260
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Highway 260
20
Continue on Hwy 260
16 mi
·
22 min
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Hwy 260
21
Continue on Payson-Heber Highway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Payson-Heber Highway
22
Continue on Payson-Show Low Highway
24 mi
·
30 min
·
Payson-Show Low Highway
23
Turn left onto South Beeline Highway
69 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
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South Beeline Highway
24
Turn left onto North Gilbert Road
6.2 mi
·
9 min
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North Gilbert Road
25
Continue on South Gilbert Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
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South Gilbert Road
26
Turn left onto East Vaughn Avenue
440 ft
·
22 sec
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East Vaughn Avenue
27
Turn right onto North Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
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North Elm Street
28
Turn right
203 ft
·
15 sec
29
Arrive at your 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 137 miles from Window Rock, AZ, or about 2h 22m 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137 miles or 2h 22m 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 53m
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 Window Rock, 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 Window Rock, AZ
This is one driving day of about 273.9 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Window Rock, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 137 mi from Window Rock, AZ · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
137 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 137 miles from Window Rock, 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
$54.56 one way
$109.13 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $57.75 | $115.49 |
| premium | $5.59 | $60.29 | $120.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $60.47 | $120.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 82.2 | 1 | $28.76 | $13.15 |
| Efficient EV | 68.5 | 0 | $23.97 | $10.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.6 | 1 | $38.35 | $17.53 |
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 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
Gilbert, AZ
Late night in Gilbert on Wednesday
Local time
3:04 AM
MST
Current temp
92°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
64 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 45m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Window Rock, AZ to Gilbert, AZ covers 273.9 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Tribal Hill Drive, Morgan Boulevard, Route 100. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 137 miles from Window Rock, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.56 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 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Window Rock, AZ to Gilbert, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Window Rock, AZ to Gilbert, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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