How far is Miami, AZ from Phoenix, AZ?

The driving distance from Miami, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.6 miles (112 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
81.18 mi
01h 26m
Flight
69.59 mi
111.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.59 mi
Kilometers
111.99 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.18 mi
Kilometers
130.65 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phoenix
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM MST
Return by in Miami
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami
2026-04-22T22:06
Arrive Phoenix
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami
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
Apache Junction
AZ

A town in Pinal County, Arizona.

From Miami
40.6 mi
00h 43m
To Phoenix
40.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Phoenix.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Phoenix.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    47 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Live Oak Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Live Oak Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

    42.9 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Superstition Freeway

    27.1 mi · 31 min · Superstition Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North

    2934 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Maricopa Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Central Avenue

    1081 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Maricopa Freeway

    41 m · 3 sec · East Maricopa Freeway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South 7th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    2758 ft · 2 min · East Washington Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Phoenix.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix–Globe Highway
42.9 mi · 53%
Superstition Freeway
27.1 mi · 33%
Maricopa Freeway
6.79 mi · 8%
West Live Oak Street
1.72 mi · 2%
South 7th Street
1.32 mi · 2%
I 10 North
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Phoenix–Globe Highway

Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

42.9 mi · 00h 55m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
69.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Apache Junction
00h 43m from Miami
Leave By
3:38 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Miami and Sunny near Phoenix.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami to Phoenix?

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Apache Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.6 miles from Miami and 40.6 miles from Phoenix.

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

The direct path is about 69.6 miles (112 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:38 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.16 one way or $28.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Miami and Sunny near Phoenix.

Stop Ideas Near Apache Junction

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Apache Junction, 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 Apache Junction.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

43 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

45 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

54 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

61 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami and Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 69.59 mi (111.99 km).

Miami

#1 Miami

Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States

Population1,792
Coordinates33.3992200, -110.8687200
Altitude1037
CountryUnited States
Phoenix

#2 Phoenix

The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Population1,708,127
Coordinates33.4483800, -112.0740400
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Start: (-110.868951, 33.399086)
End: West Washington Street (-112.074064, 33.448223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.84 L · about $14.16
Round trip
$28.32
5.72 gal · 21.68 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $14.16 $28.32
Mid-grade $5.34 $15.27 $30.53
Premium $5.57 $15.92 $31.84
Diesel $6.37 $18.21 $36.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami and Phoenix. The current time is 22:06:15.

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.