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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dome and Wellton.
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Start on Route of Butterfield Stage
4 mi · 15 min · Route of Butterfield Stage
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Keep slight right to continue on Route of Butterfield Stage
3 mi · 12 min · Route of Butterfield Stage
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Continue on Dome Valley Road
1 mi · 4 min · Dome Valley Road
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Turn left onto East Highway 80
7.3 mi · 13 min · East Highway 80
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Continue on Los Angeles Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Los Angeles Avenue
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Continue on Los Angeles Avenue
50 m · 11 sec · Los Angeles Avenue
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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.
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 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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fortuna Foothills.
Yuma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dome and Wellton. Straight-line distance: 13.75 mi (22.13 km).
#1 Dome
Ghost town in Yuma County, Arizona
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7553200, -114.3621700 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wellton
Populated place in Yuma County, Arizona
| Population | 3,163 |
| Coordinates | 32.6728300, -114.1468800 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Los Angeles Avenue (-114.146861, 32.67279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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