How far is Buckeye, AZ from Sun City West, AZ?
The driving distance from Buckeye, AZ to Sun City West, AZ is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buckeye and Sun City West.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckeye and Sun City West.
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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
8.3 mi · 9 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop North
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bell Road
2528 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Bell Road
129 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto West Bell Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Bell Road
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Turn left onto North Reems Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Reems Road
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Continue on West Meeker Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · West Meeker Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Camino Del Sol
1.4 km · 2 min · West Camino Del Sol
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Continue on North Camino Del Sol
1 km · 1 min · North Camino Del Sol
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Turn right onto West Marble Drive
78 m · 9 sec · West Marble Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Marble Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckeye and Sun City West.
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.
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
10.9 mi · 00h 13m
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 Mostly Sunny near Sun City West.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buckeye to Sun City West?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Litchfield Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Buckeye and 16.1 miles from Sun City West.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:58 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Buckeye and Mostly Sunny near Sun City West.
Stop Ideas Near Litchfield Park
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 Litchfield Park.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buckeye and Sun City West. Straight-line distance: 24.52 mi (39.46 km).
#1 Buckeye
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
| Population | 85,224 |
| Coordinates | 33.3703200, -112.5837800 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sun City West
Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 24,535 |
| Coordinates | 33.6619800, -112.3412700 |
| Altitude | 376 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sun City West (-112.34127, 33.66198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.09 | $12.17 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.35 | $12.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
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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