How far is Dome, AZ from Somerton, AZ?
The driving distance from Dome, AZ to Somerton, AZ is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dome and Somerton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dome and Somerton.
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Start on Route of Butterfield Stage
4.2 mi · 16 min · Route of Butterfield Stage
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Turn left onto San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
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Continue on East 16th Street
5.8 mi · 8 min · East 16th Street
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Turn left onto South Araby Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Araby Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Araby Road
30 m · 1 sec · South Araby Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Araby Road
723 ft · 9 sec · South Araby Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
57 m · 3 sec · South Araby Road
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Exit the rotary onto South Araby Road
2385 ft · 35 sec · South Araby Road
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Turn right onto East 32nd Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · East 32nd Street
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Turn left onto West 32nd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West 32nd Street
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Turn left onto South Avenue B
4 mi · 5 min · South Avenue B
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Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
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Continue on West County 16th Street
1.2 km · 50 sec · West County 16th Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Musgrove Avenue
113 m · 18 sec · South Musgrove Avenue
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Turn right onto East Cano Street
112 m · 18 sec · East Cano Street
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Turn right onto South Somerton Avenue
93 m · 6 sec · South Somerton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Somerton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dome and Somerton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East 32nd Street
Turn right onto East 32nd Street
5.85 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dome and Partly Sunny near Somerton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dome to Somerton?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Yuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Dome and 15.3 miles from Somerton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:30 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.30 one way or $10.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dome and Partly Sunny near Somerton.
Stop Ideas Near Yuma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area
Yuma County Clerk of Superior Court
Housing Authority of the City of Yuma
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yuma.
Yuma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dome and Somerton. Straight-line distance: 23 mi (37.01 km).
#1 Dome
Ghost town in Yuma County, Arizona
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7553200, -114.3621700 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Somerton
City in Arizona, United States
| Population | 16,716 |
| Coordinates | 32.5964400, -114.7096800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Somerton Avenue (-114.709772, 32.59644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
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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