How far is Flowing Wells, AZ from San Tan Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Flowing Wells, AZ to San Tan Valley, AZ is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 01h 33m.
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.
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Flowing Wells and San Tan Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Flowing Wells and San Tan Valley.
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Start on the route
8 m · 2 sec
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Turn right
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto West Ruthrauff Road
14 m · 28 sec · West Ruthrauff Road
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Continue on West Ruthrauff Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ruthrauff Road
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Turn right onto North Casa Grande Highway
1669 ft · 34 sec · North Casa Grande Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West
1006 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
39.1 mi · 40 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 87 North: Coolidge, Florence
3193 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
121 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
10.5 mi · 16 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Continue on J Street
8.6 mi · 15 min · J Street
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Turn right onto Florence-Coolidge Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway
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Turn left onto North Attaway Road
3 mi · 5 min · North Attaway Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Hunt Highway
8.7 mi · 13 min · West Hunt Highway
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Turn right onto North Gantzel Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Gantzel Road
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Turn right onto East Bella Vista Road
2 mi · 5 min · East Bella Vista Road
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Turn left onto North Sierra Vista Drive
2 mi · 6 min · North Sierra Vista Drive
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Turn left onto East Skyline Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · East Skyline Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Skyline Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Flowing Wells and San Tan Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
39.1 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Flowing Wells and Mostly Sunny near San Tan Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Flowing Wells to San Tan Valley?
The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Flowing Wells and 41.6 miles from San Tan Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:24 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flowing Wells and Mostly Sunny near San Tan Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Eloy
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 Eloy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Flowing Wells and San Tan Valley. Straight-line distance: 68.92 mi (110.91 km).
#1 Flowing Wells
Census designated place
| Population | 16,419 |
| Coordinates | 32.2939600, -111.0098200 |
| Altitude | 692 |
| Country | United States |
#2 San Tan Valley
This Arizonan community is situated in the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by the San Tan Mountains Regional Park.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.1911000, -111.5280000 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Skyline Drive (-111.527989, 33.19109)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $15.64 | $31.28 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $16.31 | $32.62 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $18.65 | $37.30 |
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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