How far is Alhambra, AZ from Buckeye, AZ?
The driving distance from Alhambra, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is about 34 miles (54.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alhambra and Buckeye.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alhambra and Buckeye.
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Start on North 35th Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · North 35th Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
1923 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
16 mi · 18 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Buckeye
2417 ft · 59 sec
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Continue on South Miller Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · South Miller Road
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Continue on North 1st Street
2767 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Monroe Avenue
2150 ft · 55 sec · East Monroe Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Monroe Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alhambra and Buckeye.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Papago Freeway
Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
16 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Alhambra and Sunny near Buckeye.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alhambra to Buckeye?
The road trip is about 34 miles (54.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Goodyear is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Alhambra and 17 miles from Buckeye.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.61 one way or $11.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Alhambra and Sunny near Buckeye.
Stop Ideas Near Goodyear
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goodyear.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alhambra and Buckeye. Straight-line distance: 27.38 mi (44.07 km).
#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.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4983800, -112.1343200 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buckeye
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
| Population | 85,224 |
| Coordinates | 33.3703200, -112.5837800 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckeye (-112.58378, 33.37032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $6.44 | $12.87 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $7.53 | $15.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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