How far is Buckeye, AZ from Tanque Verde, AZ?
The driving distance from Buckeye, AZ to Tanque Verde, AZ is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buckeye and Tanque Verde.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckeye and Tanque Verde.
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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
12.3 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Grant Road
1161 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on North Freeway Road
147 m · 10 sec · North Freeway Road
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Turn left onto West Grant Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Grant Road
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Continue on East Grant Road
7.2 mi · 15 min · East Grant Road
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Turn left onto East Tanque Verde Road
7 mi · 13 min · East Tanque Verde Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Tanque Verde Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buckeye and Tanque Verde.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Buckeye and Mostly Sunny near Tanque Verde.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buckeye to Tanque Verde?
The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Casa Grande is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.9 miles from Buckeye and 80.8 miles from Tanque Verde.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.27 one way or $56.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Buckeye and Mostly Sunny near Tanque Verde.
Stop Ideas Near Casa Grande
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
Coolidge City Hall
City of Coolidge Council Chambers
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casa Grande.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buckeye and Tanque Verde. Straight-line distance: 132.17 mi (212.71 km).
#1 Buckeye
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
| Population | 85,224 |
| Coordinates | 33.3703200, -112.5837800 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tanque Verde
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona
| Population | 16,901 |
| Coordinates | 32.2517400, -110.7373100 |
| Altitude | 814 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tanque Verde (-110.73731, 32.25174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $28.27 | $56.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $30.48 | $60.96 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $31.78 | $63.56 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $36.35 | $72.70 |
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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