How far is Phoenix, AZ from Mayer, AZ?

The driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to Mayer, AZ is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
73.19 mi
01h 23m
Flight
66.26 mi
106.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.26 mi
Kilometers
106.63 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.19 mi
Kilometers
117.78 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mayer
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM MST
Return by in Phoenix
Wed, Apr 22, 10:25 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phoenix
2026-04-22T19:39
Arrive Mayer
Wed, Apr 22, 9:02 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM MST

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

Leave by
3:44 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
New River
AZ

Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Phoenix
36.7 mi
00h 41m
To Mayer
36.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
12 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on West Washington Street

    853 ft · 21 sec · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Adams Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Adams Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 17 North, US 60 West: Flagstaff

    809 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    39.4 mi · 43 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

    13.4 mi · 14 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott

    8.8 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1611 ft · 51 sec · East Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Miami Street

    157 m · 18 sec · Miami Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto E Main Street

    610 ft · 18 sec · E Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Wicks Avenue

    23 m · 6 sec · Wicks Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Fairland Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Fairland Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fairland Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Black Canyon Freeway
39.4 mi · 54%
Arizona Veterans Highway
13.4 mi · 18%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
8.92 mi · 12%
AZ 69 North
8.83 mi · 12%
West Washington Street
1.21 mi · 2%
West Adams Street
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Black Canyon Freeway

Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

39.4 mi · 00h 43m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
66.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New River
00h 41m from Phoenix
Leave By
3:44 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Phoenix and Sunny near Mayer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

New River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Phoenix and 36.5 miles from Mayer.

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

The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 3:44 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.77 one way or $25.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New River

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New River, 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 New River.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

40 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

54 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

54 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

82 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phoenix and Mayer. Straight-line distance: 66.26 mi (106.63 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
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#2 Mayer

Census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona

Population1,497
Coordinates34.3978100, -112.2362700
Altitude1344
CountryUnited States
Start: Phoenix (-112.07404, 33.44838)
End: Mayer (-112.23627, 34.39781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $12.77
Round trip
$25.55
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $12.77 $25.55
Mid-grade $5.34 $13.77 $27.54
Premium $5.57 $14.36 $28.72
Diesel $6.37 $16.42 $32.85

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 Mayer. The current time is 19:39:27.

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.