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Cities Near Gilbert

Cities near Gilbert, Arizona: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Mesa, Ahwatukee Foothills, Central City. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Gilbert, Arizona is Mesa, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 18 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Mesa5 mi / 8 km18 minDrive/railDay trip
Ahwatukee Foothills11 mi / 18 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Central City17 mi / 27 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
San Tan Valley19 mi / 30 km36 minDrive/railDay trip
Maryvale25 mi / 40 km48 minDrive/railDay trip
Deer Valley30 mi / 49 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Casa Grande33 mi / 53 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Avondale33 mi / 53 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Surprise37 mi / 59 km1 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip
Buckeye46 mi / 74 km1 hr 22 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Gilbert

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Mesa, Ahwatukee Foothills, Central City, San Tan Valley, Maryvale. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Gilbert include Mesa, Ahwatukee Foothills, Central City, San Tan Valley, Maryvale. The closest is Mesa, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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