How far is Phoenix, AZ from Blackwater, AZ?
The driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to Blackwater, AZ is about 51.6 miles (83 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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 04m.
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
The map below follows the saved road route between Phoenix and Blackwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phoenix and Blackwater.
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Start on West Washington Street
98 m · 19 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto South 1st Avenue
133 m · 10 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on South 1st Avenue
107 m · 14 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto West Madison Street
757 ft · 32 sec · West Madison Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 1st Street
1412 ft · 55 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Street
2148 ft · 1 min · East Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Maricopa Freeway
89 m · 8 sec · East Maricopa Freeway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 17 South, US 60 East
1054 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
14 mi · 16 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.1 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge
1721 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AZ 187 North, AZ 387 North: Coolidge, Florence, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
91 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
2076 ft · 39 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
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Turn right
6.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Turn right onto Blackwater School Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Blackwater School Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Blackwater School Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Phoenix and Blackwater.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.1 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Clear leaving Phoenix and Sunny near Blackwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phoenix to Blackwater?
The road trip is about 51.6 miles (83 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Phoenix and 25.8 miles from Blackwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:20 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Phoenix and Sunny near Blackwater.
Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Chandler
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phoenix and Blackwater. Straight-line distance: 40.46 mi (65.12 km).
#1 Phoenix
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,708,127 |
| Coordinates | 33.4483800, -112.0740400 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blackwater
Blackwater is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.0311700, -111.5826300 |
| Altitude | 420 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blackwater (-111.58263, 33.03117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.59 | $23.17 |
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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