How far is Phoenix, AZ from Florence, AZ?

The driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to Florence, AZ is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
62.94 mi
01h 18m
Flight
49.04 mi
78.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.04 mi
Kilometers
78.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.94 mi
Kilometers
101.3 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM MST
Return by in Phoenix
Thu, Apr 23, 8:33 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phoenix
2026-04-23T05:56
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM MST

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

Leave by
3:54 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phoenix
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
Sacaton
AZ

Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona

From Phoenix
31.5 mi
00h 39m
To Florence
31.4 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    98 m · 19 sec · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 1st Avenue

    133 m · 10 sec · South 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on South 1st Avenue

    107 m · 14 sec · South 1st Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Madison Street

    757 ft · 32 sec · West Madison Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 1st Street

    1412 ft · 55 sec · South 1st Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Street

    2148 ft · 1 min · East Lincoln Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 7th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Maricopa Freeway

    89 m · 8 sec · East Maricopa Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 17 South, US 60 East

    1054 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

    14 mi · 16 min · Maricopa Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    23.1 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge

    1721 ft · 33 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on AZ 187 North, AZ 387 North: Coolidge, Florence, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

    91 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

    2076 ft · 39 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Florence-Coolidge Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    57 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.1 mi · 37%
Maricopa Freeway
14 mi · 22%
Florence-Coolidge Highway
8.05 mi · 13%
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
6.99 mi · 11%
South 7th Street
0.95 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sacaton
00h 39m from Phoenix
Leave By
3:54 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Phoenix and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Sacaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Phoenix and 31.4 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 3:54 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.99 one way or $21.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sacaton

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 Sacaton and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

City of Chandler

Chandler , AZ
3737 S Old Price Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City or town hall,Historic city center
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.3 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

City of Maricopa: City Hall

Maricopa , AZ
39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138, United States
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Chandler Passport Acceptance Office

Chandler , AZ
175 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225, United States
Rating 3.6/5 26 reviews Passport office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Maricopa

29 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

47 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

49 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

64 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phoenix and Florence. Straight-line distance: 49.04 mi (78.92 km).

Phoenix

#1 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
Florence

#2 Florence

Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Population28,049
Coordinates33.0314500, -111.3873400
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
Start: Phoenix (-112.07404, 33.44838)
End: Florence (-111.38734, 33.03145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.41 L · about $10.99
Round trip
$21.98
4.44 gal · 16.82 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $10.99 $21.98
Mid-grade $5.34 $11.85 $23.70
Premium $5.57 $12.36 $24.71
Diesel $6.37 $14.13 $28.27

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 Phoenix and Florence. The current time is 05:56:22.

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.