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

The driving distance from Camp Verde, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
92.47 mi
01h 26m
Flight
78.08 mi
125.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.08 mi
Kilometers
125.65 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.47 mi
Kilometers
148.82 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phoenix
Fri, Apr 17, 4:29 PM MST
Return by in Camp Verde
Fri, Apr 17, 5:55 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 Phoenix
Fri, Apr 17, 4:29 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM MST

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Black Canyon City
AZ

Census designated place

From Camp Verde
45.7 mi
00h 43m
To Phoenix
46.7 mi
00h 43m

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
84°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.8 mi · 29 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Central Phoenix, Los Angeles

    968 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Central Phoenix, Tucson

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    3165 ft · 42 sec · Papago Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue

    1345 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on 7th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Downtown Cultural/Sport Facilities

    549 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North 7th Avenue

    136 m · 16 sec · North 7th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Roosevelt Street

    2414 ft · 1 min · West Roosevelt Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on North 1st Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North 1st Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Adams Street

    776 ft · 40 sec · West Adams Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    125 m · 18 sec · North 1st Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    138 m · 15 sec · East Washington Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
39.4 mi · 43%
Black Canyon Freeway
35.3 mi · 38%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.85 mi · 6%
North Black Canyon Highway
3.25 mi · 4%
South Access Road
1.79 mi · 2%
West General Crook Trail
1.26 mi · 1%
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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
78.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Canyon City
00h 43m from Camp Verde
Leave By
3:38 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Camp Verde and Sunny near Phoenix.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Black Canyon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Camp Verde and 46.7 miles from Phoenix.

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

The direct path is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:38 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Black Canyon City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Black Canyon City, 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 Black Canyon City.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

57 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

66 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

71 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

72 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camp Verde and Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 78.08 mi (125.65 km).

Camp Verde

#1 Camp Verde

Town of the United States

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

#2 Phoenix

The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Population1,708,127
Coordinates33.4483800, -112.0740400
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-111.854314, 34.563642)
End: West Washington Street (-112.074064, 33.448223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.35 L · about $16.14
Round trip
$32.28
6.52 gal · 24.7 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $16.14 $32.28
Mid-grade $5.34 $17.40 $34.80
Premium $5.57 $18.15 $36.29
Diesel $6.37 $20.75 $41.51

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 Phoenix. The current time is 15:03:11.

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.