How far is Bylas, AZ from Safford, AZ?
The driving distance from Bylas, AZ to Safford, AZ is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Graham County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bylas and Safford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bylas and Safford.
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Start on Indian Route 105
148 m · 23 sec · Indian Route 105
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Turn right
569 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Globe-Lordsburg Highway
29.3 mi · 38 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Thatcher Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Thatcher Boulevard
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Continue on West 5th Street
2561 ft · 1 min · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Avenue
46 m · 4 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bylas and Safford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Globe-Lordsburg Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Globe-Lordsburg Highway
29.3 mi · 00h 38m
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 Clear leaving Bylas and Sunny near Safford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bylas to Safford?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 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?
Pima is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Bylas and 16.7 miles from Safford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 4:56 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Bylas and Sunny near Safford.
Stop Ideas Near Pima
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 Pima.
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bylas and Safford. Straight-line distance: 31.65 mi (50.94 km).
#1 Bylas
Census-designated place
| Population | 1,962 |
| Coordinates | 33.1342800, -110.1200400 |
| Altitude | 796 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Safford
City in and county seat of Graham County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 9,951 |
| Coordinates | 32.8339500, -109.7075800 |
| Altitude | 889 |
| Country | United States |
End: Safford (-109.70758, 32.83395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 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 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.57 | $13.14 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
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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