How far is Buckeye, AZ from Queen Creek, AZ?
The driving distance from Buckeye, AZ to Queen Creek, AZ is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buckeye and Queen Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckeye and Queen Creek.
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Start on East Monroe Avenue
2150 ft · 59 sec · East Monroe Avenue
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
2767 ft · 55 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on South Miller Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · South Miller Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Phoenix
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9.6 mi · 10 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Continue on Papago Freeway
19.8 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway
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Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway
4.8 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
18.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ Loop 202 South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 24 East
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Gateway Freeway
1447 ft · 18 sec · Gateway Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ellsworth Road
3083 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Ellsworth Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Ellsworth Road
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Continue on South Ellsworth Loop Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Ellsworth Loop Road
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Turn left onto East Ocotillo Road
1135 ft · 34 sec · East Ocotillo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ocotillo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckeye and Queen Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Papago Freeway
Continue on Papago Freeway
19.8 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Buckeye and Sunny near Queen Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buckeye to Queen Creek?
The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Buckeye and 37 miles from Queen Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buckeye and Sunny near Queen Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Phoenix
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Tempe Economic Development
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buckeye and Queen Creek. Straight-line distance: 55.46 mi (89.26 km).
#1 Buckeye
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
| Population | 85,224 |
| Coordinates | 33.3703200, -112.5837800 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Queen Creek
Town in Arizona, United States
| Population | 60,097 |
| Coordinates | 33.2486600, -111.6343000 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Queen Creek (-111.6343, 33.24866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $4.95 | $12.87 | $25.75 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $13.88 | $27.76 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $14.47 | $28.94 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $16.55 | $33.10 |
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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