How far is Alhambra, AZ from Anthem, AZ?

The driving distance from Alhambra, AZ to Anthem, AZ is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.74 mi
00h 35m
Flight
25.49 mi
41.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.49 mi
Kilometers
41.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.74 mi
Kilometers
44.65 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anthem
Thu, Oct 15, 12:16 PM MST
Return by in Alhambra
Thu, Oct 15, 12:52 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alhambra
2026-10-15T11:40
Arrive Anthem
Thu, Oct 15, 12:16 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alhambra
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Peoria
AZ

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

From Alhambra
13.9 mi
00h 17m
To Anthem
13.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 20 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alhambra and Anthem.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alhambra and Anthem.

  1. 1

    Start on North 35th Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North 35th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Camelback Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Camelback Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    113 m · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto North Black Canyon Highway

    97 m · 7 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 17 North: Flagstaff

    972 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    24.4 mi · 28 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Anthem Way

    2654 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Anthem Way

    917 ft · 29 sec · West Anthem Way

  9. 9

    Turn slight left

    89 m · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 41st Drive

    1487 ft · 1 min · North 41st Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    73 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alhambra and Anthem.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Black Canyon Freeway
24.4 mi · 88%
West Camelback Road
1.24 mi · 4%
North 35th Avenue
0.76 mi · 3%
Anthem Way
0.5 mi · 2%
North 41st Drive
0.28 mi · 1%
I 17 North
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Black Canyon Freeway

Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

24.4 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peoria
00h 17m from Alhambra
Leave By
7:18 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Alhambra and Sunny near Anthem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alhambra to Anthem?

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Peoria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Alhambra and 13.9 miles from Anthem.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.58 one way or $9.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Alhambra and Sunny near Anthem.

Stop Ideas Near Peoria

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Peoria, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Peoria.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

12 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

25 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

26 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

61 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alhambra and Anthem. Straight-line distance: 25.49 mi (41.03 km).

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#1 Alhambra

Situated within Maricopa County at an elevation of 1122 feet, this area functions as an urban village integrated into the central part of Phoenix.

Population0
Coordinates33.4983800, -112.1343200
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
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#2 Anthem

Situated in the northern foothills of the Sonoran Desert north of Phoenix, this Maricopa County development sits at an elevation of roughly 1,864 feet.

Population0
Coordinates33.8672600, -112.1468200
Altitude568
CountryUnited States
Start: Alhambra (-112.13432, 33.49838)
End: Anthem (-112.14682, 33.86726)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.71 L · about $4.58
Round trip
$9.16
1.96 gal · 7.42 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $4.58 $9.16
Mid-grade $5.03 $4.93 $9.87
Premium $5.36 $5.26 $10.51
Diesel $6.27 $6.15 $12.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alhambra and Anthem. The current time is 11:40:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.