How far is Buckeye, AZ from Sun City, AZ?
The driving distance from Buckeye, AZ to Sun City, AZ is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buckeye and Sun City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckeye and Sun City.
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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
8.1 mi · 9 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Agua Fria Freeway
8.8 mi · 10 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60
1831 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckeye and Sun City.
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.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9.63 mi · 00h 10m
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 Buckeye and Sunny near Sun City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buckeye to Sun City?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 Buckeye and 17 miles from Sun City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 7:02 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.94 one way or $11.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buckeye and Sunny near Sun City.
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 Buckeye and Sun City. Straight-line distance: 23.87 mi (38.41 km).
#1 Buckeye
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
| Population | 85,224 |
| Coordinates | 33.3703200, -112.5837800 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sun City
Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 37,499 |
| Coordinates | 33.5975400, -112.2718200 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sun City (-112.27182, 33.59754)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 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 | $4.95 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.41 | $12.81 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
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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