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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.44 mi
00h 46m
Flight
31.65 mi
50.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.65 mi
Kilometers
50.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.44 mi
Kilometers
53.81 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Safford
Sat, Apr 11, 4:49 AM MST
Return by in Bylas
Sat, Apr 11, 5:36 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bylas
2026-04-11T04:02
Arrive Safford
Sat, Apr 11, 4:49 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bylas
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Pima
AZ

Town in Graham County, Arizona, United States

From Bylas
16.7 mi
00h 23m
To Safford
16.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday Night

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 16 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Indian Route 105

    148 m · 23 sec · Indian Route 105

  2. 2

    Turn right

    569 ft · 34 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Globe-Lordsburg Highway

    29.3 mi · 38 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Thatcher Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Thatcher Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on West 5th Street

    2561 ft · 1 min · West 5th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 1st Avenue

    46 m · 4 sec · South 1st Avenue

  8. 8

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Globe-Lordsburg Highway
29.3 mi · 88%
West Thatcher Boulevard
2.33 mi · 7%
West Main Street
1.08 mi · 3%
West 5th Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Indian Route 105
0.09 mi
South 1st Avenue
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pima
00h 23m from Bylas
Leave By
4:56 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pima, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pima.

RAIL

Benson

112 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bylas and Safford. Straight-line distance: 31.65 mi (50.94 km).

Bylas

#1 Bylas

Census-designated place

Population1,962
Coordinates33.1342800, -110.1200400
Altitude796
CountryUnited States
Safford

#2 Safford

City in and county seat of Graham County, Arizona, United States

Population9,951
Coordinates32.8339500, -109.7075800
Altitude889
CountryUnited States
Start: Bylas (-110.12004, 33.13428)
End: Safford (-109.70758, 32.83395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.47 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.68
2.36 gal · 8.94 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Bylas and Safford. The current time is 04:02:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.