How far is Apache Junction, AZ from Superior, AZ?
The driving distance from Apache Junction, AZ to Superior, AZ is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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.
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Apache Junction and Superior.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apache Junction and Superior.
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Start on North Apache Trail
60 m · 11 sec · North Apache Trail
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Continue on North Apache Trail
150 m · 35 sec · North Apache Trail
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Turn left onto West Old West Highway
1445 ft · 35 sec · West Old West Highway
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Continue on East Old West Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Old West Highway
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Continue on South Goldfield Road
1734 ft · 52 sec · South Goldfield Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 60 East: Globe
2337 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
2332 ft · 32 sec · Superstition Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
27.3 mi · 34 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kearny, Winkelman
1027 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto South Magma Avenue
1310 ft · 32 sec · South Magma Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Magma Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Apache Junction and Superior.
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.
Phoenix–Globe Highway
Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
27.3 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Apache Junction and Sunny near Superior.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Apache Junction to Superior?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Gold Camp is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Apache Junction and 16 miles from Superior.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:04 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.28 one way or $10.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Apache Junction and Sunny near Superior.
Stop Ideas Near Gold Camp
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gold Camp.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Apache Junction and Superior. Straight-line distance: 27.47 mi (44.21 km).
#1 Apache Junction
A town in Pinal County, Arizona.
| Population | 43,386 |
| Coordinates | 33.4150500, -111.5495800 |
| Altitude | 525 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Superior
Town in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,232 |
| Coordinates | 33.2939500, -111.0962300 |
| Altitude | 866 |
| Country | United States |
End: Superior (-111.09623, 33.29395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.28 | $10.56 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
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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