How far is Dome, AZ from Wellton, AZ?

The driving distance from Dome, AZ to Wellton, AZ is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
16.97 mi
00h 47m
Flight
13.75 mi
22.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.75 mi
Kilometers
22.13 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.97 mi
Kilometers
27.31 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wellton
Thu, Apr 16, 7:51 AM MST
Return by in Dome
Thu, Apr 16, 8:38 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dome
2026-04-16T07:04
Arrive Wellton
Thu, Apr 16, 7:51 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 47m
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 Dome
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
Fortuna Foothills
AZ

Census designated place

From Dome
8.1 mi
00h 23m
To Wellton
8.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dome and Wellton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dome and Wellton.

  1. 1

    Start on Route of Butterfield Stage

    4 mi · 15 min · Route of Butterfield Stage

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Route of Butterfield Stage

    3 mi · 12 min · Route of Butterfield Stage

  3. 3

    Continue on Dome Valley Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Dome Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Highway 80

    7.3 mi · 13 min · East Highway 80

  5. 5

    Continue on Los Angeles Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Los Angeles Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Los Angeles Avenue

    50 m · 11 sec · Los Angeles Avenue

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Los Angeles Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dome and Wellton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Highway 80
7.33 mi · 43%
Route of Butterfield Stage
7 mi · 41%
Dome Valley Road
1.04 mi · 6%
Los Angeles Avenue
0.84 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East Highway 80

Turn left onto East Highway 80

7.33 mi · 00h 13m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fortuna Foothills
00h 23m from Dome
Leave By
4:56 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dome and Partly Sunny near Wellton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dome to Wellton?

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Fortuna Foothills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Dome and 8.9 miles from Wellton.

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

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 4:56 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.97 one way or $5.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dome and Partly Sunny near Wellton.

Stop Ideas Near Fortuna Foothills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fortuna Foothills, 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 Fortuna Foothills.

RAIL

Yuma

20 mi away
281 Gila Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dome and Wellton. Straight-line distance: 13.75 mi (22.13 km).

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#1 Dome

Ghost town in Yuma County, Arizona

Population0
Coordinates32.7553200, -114.3621700
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Wellton

#2 Wellton

Populated place in Yuma County, Arizona

Population3,163
Coordinates32.6728300, -114.1468800
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: (-114.362783, 32.755682)
End: Los Angeles Avenue (-114.146861, 32.67279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.27 L · about $2.97
Round trip
$5.94
1.2 gal · 4.54 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.97 $5.94
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.20 $6.41
Premium $5.57 $3.34 $6.68
Diesel $6.37 $3.82 $7.64

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Dome and Wellton. The current time is 07:04:07.

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.