How far is Camp Verde, AZ from Buckeye, AZ?

The driving distance from Camp Verde, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is about 120.5 miles (194 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
120.56 mi
01h 49m
Flight
92.44 mi
148.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.44 mi
Kilometers
148.77 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.56 mi
Kilometers
194.03 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckeye
Fri, Apr 17, 4:53 PM MST
Return by in Camp Verde
Fri, Apr 17, 6:43 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camp Verde
2026-04-17T15:03
Arrive Buckeye
Fri, Apr 17, 4:53 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM MST

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

Leave by
2:50 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camp Verde
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
New River
AZ

Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Camp Verde
58.3 mi
00h 55m
To Buckeye
62.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Camp Verde and Buckeye.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camp Verde and Buckeye.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2694 ft · 58 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West General Crook Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West General Crook Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Access Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · South Access Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 17 South

    2831 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    39.4 mi · 39 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 303 Loop South

    2524 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    3181 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    125 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1628 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    948 ft · 12 sec · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1459 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    32 mi · 37 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

    1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Buckeye

    2417 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on South Miller Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Miller Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North 1st Street

    2767 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Monroe Avenue

    2150 ft · 55 sec · East Monroe Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Monroe Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camp Verde and Buckeye.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
39.4 mi · 33%
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
33.2 mi · 27%
Black Canyon Freeway
13.9 mi · 11%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9 mi · 7%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.85 mi · 5%
South Miller Road
3.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

39.4 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New River
00h 55m from Camp Verde
Leave By
2:50 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Camp Verde and Sunny near Buckeye.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Camp Verde to Buckeye?

The road trip is about 120.5 miles (194 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

New River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Camp Verde and 62.3 miles from Buckeye.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 2:50 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Camp Verde and Sunny near Buckeye.

Stop Ideas Near New River

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New River, 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 New River.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

40 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

54 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

54 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

82 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camp Verde and Buckeye. Straight-line distance: 92.44 mi (148.77 km).

Camp Verde

#1 Camp Verde

Town of the United States

Population11,259
Coordinates34.5636400, -111.8543200
Altitude961
CountryUnited States
Buckeye

#2 Buckeye

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona

Population85,224
Coordinates33.3703200, -112.5837800
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-111.854314, 34.563642)
End: East Monroe Avenue (-112.583781, 33.370491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.1 L · about $21.04
Round trip
$42.08
8.5 gal · 32.2 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $21.04 $42.08
Mid-grade $5.34 $22.69 $45.37
Premium $5.57 $23.66 $47.31
Diesel $6.37 $27.06 $54.11

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Camp Verde and Buckeye. The current time is 15:03:47.

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.