How far is Paradise Valley, AZ from Buckeye, AZ?

The driving distance from Paradise Valley, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.26 mi
01h 00m
Flight
38.59 mi
62.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.59 mi
Kilometers
62.11 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.26 mi
Kilometers
84.1 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckeye
Sun, Apr 19, 11:28 AM MST
Return by in Paradise Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 12:28 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paradise Valley
2026-04-19T10:28
Arrive Buckeye
Sun, Apr 19, 11:28 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:30 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paradise Valley
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
Tolleson
AZ

City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Paradise Valley
23.6 mi
00h 30m
To Buckeye
28.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
96°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 20 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Paradise Valley and Buckeye.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paradise Valley and Buckeye.

  1. 1

    Start on East Lincoln Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Tatum Boulevard

    2509 ft · 1 min · North Tatum Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on East McDonald Drive

    2909 ft · 1 min · East McDonald Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on North 44th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North 44th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Indian School Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Indian School Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North 32nd Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North 32nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward AZ 202 Loop West

    1987 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway

    2898 ft · 38 sec · Red Mountain Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West

    1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  12. 12

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Papago Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Buckeye

    2417 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on South Miller Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Miller Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North 1st Street

    2767 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Monroe Avenue

    2150 ft · 55 sec · East Monroe Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Monroe Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paradise Valley and Buckeye.

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Papago Freeway
21 mi · 40%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
10.4 mi · 20%
South Miller Road
3.87 mi · 7%
North 32nd Street
2.29 mi · 4%
North 44th Street
1.96 mi · 4%
East Lincoln Drive
1.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Papago Freeway

Continue on Papago Freeway

19.6 mi · 00h 23m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tolleson
00h 30m from Paradise Valley
Leave By
4:30 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Paradise Valley and Partly Sunny near Buckeye.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paradise Valley to Buckeye?

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.1 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?

Tolleson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.6 miles from Paradise Valley and 28.6 miles from Buckeye.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Paradise Valley and Partly Sunny near Buckeye.

Stop Ideas Near Tolleson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tolleson and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Surprise City Hall
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Surprise City Hall

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 0.9 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall
City Hall Parking
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

City Hall Parking

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tolleson.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

18 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

21 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

23 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

48 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paradise Valley and Buckeye. Straight-line distance: 38.59 mi (62.11 km).

Paradise Valley

#1 Paradise Valley

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population14,851
Coordinates33.5311500, -111.9426500
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Buckeye

#2 Buckeye

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona

Population85,224
Coordinates33.3703200, -112.5837800
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: East Lincoln Drive (-111.94265, 33.531166)
End: East Monroe Avenue (-112.583781, 33.370491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.98 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.22
3.68 gal · 13.96 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.11 $18.22
Mid-grade $5.34 $9.82 $19.64
Premium $5.57 $10.24 $20.48
Diesel $6.37 $11.71 $23.43

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Paradise Valley and Buckeye. The current time is 10:28:00.

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.