How far is Phoenix, AZ from Sacaton, AZ?

The driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to Sacaton, AZ is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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
37.69 mi
00h 54m
Flight
32.15 mi
51.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.15 mi
Kilometers
51.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.69 mi
Kilometers
60.65 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacaton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM MST
Return by in Phoenix
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phoenix
2026-04-23T04:14
Arrive Sacaton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Sun Lakes
AZ

Census designated place

From Phoenix
18.8 mi
00h 27m
To Sacaton
18.8 mi
00h 27m

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
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14 mi · 14 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 587 North

    1058 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1704 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Casa Blanca Road

    6 mi · 15 min · Casa Blanca Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Sacaton-Casa Blanca Road

    2151 ft · 1 min · Sacaton-Casa Blanca Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Sacaton Road

    2600 ft · 1 min · North Sacaton Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maricopa Freeway
14 mi · 37%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
14 mi · 37%
Casa Blanca Road
6.04 mi · 16%
South 7th Street
0.95 mi · 3%
North Sacaton Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Sacaton-Casa Blanca Road
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Maricopa Freeway

Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

14 mi · 00h 16m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sun Lakes
00h 27m from Phoenix
Leave By
4:40 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Phoenix and Sunny near Sacaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 18.8 miles from Phoenix and 18.8 miles from Sacaton.

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

The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:40 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes

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 Sun Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 3.3 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
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Meeting point 14.7 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 7 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 Sun Lakes.

RAIL

Maricopa

23 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

28 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

29 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

44 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phoenix and Sacaton. Straight-line distance: 32.15 mi (51.74 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
Sacaton

#2 Sacaton

Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona

Population2,672
Coordinates33.0767200, -111.7393000
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Start: Phoenix (-112.07404, 33.44838)
End: Sacaton (-111.7393, 33.07672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $6.58
Round trip
$13.17
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $6.58 $13.17
Mid-grade $5.34 $7.10 $14.20
Premium $5.57 $7.40 $14.81
Diesel $6.37 $8.47 $16.93

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 Sacaton. The current time is 04:14:20.

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.