How far is Dilkon, AZ from Phoenix, AZ?
The driving distance from Dilkon, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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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 46m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dilkon and Phoenix.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dilkon and Phoenix.
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Start on the route
52 m · 10 sec
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Turn right
1211 ft · 58 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 15
6.2 mi · 15 min · Navajo Route 15
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Turn left onto Winslow–Kayenta Highway
29.5 mi · 34 min · Winslow–Kayenta Highway
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Take the ramp right
2575 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
61.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
907 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
24.8 mi · 29 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East, I 10 West: Central Phoenix, Los Angeles
968 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Central Phoenix, Tucson
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
3165 ft · 42 sec · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue
1345 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 7th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Downtown Cultural/Sport Facilities
549 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto North 7th Avenue
136 m · 16 sec · North 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Roosevelt Street
2414 ft · 1 min · West Roosevelt Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on North 1st Avenue
1 km · 1 min · North 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto West Adams Street
776 ft · 40 sec · West Adams Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
125 m · 18 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
138 m · 15 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dilkon and Phoenix.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Arizona Veterans Highway
Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Sunny leaving Dilkon and Sunny near Phoenix.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dilkon to Phoenix?
The road trip is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Munds Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Dilkon and 121 miles from Phoenix.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167 miles (268.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.9 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.08 one way or $84.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dilkon and Phoenix, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dilkon and Sunny near Phoenix.
Stop Ideas Near Munds Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Sedona Dog Park
Worthwhile Wealth Council
Sedona City Hall
Sedona
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Munds Park.
Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona
Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona
Flagstaff Station
Camp Verde, Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dilkon and Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 167.02 mi (268.79 km).
#1 Dilkon
Census designated place
| Population | 1,184 |
| Coordinates | 35.3852900, -110.3206800 |
| Altitude | 1794 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Phoenix
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,708,127 |
| Coordinates | 33.4483800, -112.0740400 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Washington Street (-112.074064, 33.448223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $42.08 | $84.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $45.37 | $90.75 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $47.31 | $94.62 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $54.11 | $108.22 |
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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