How far is Phoenix, AZ from Salome, AZ?
The driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to Salome, AZ is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 08m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Phoenix and Salome.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phoenix and Salome.
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Start on West Washington Street
2602 ft · 1 min · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · North 7th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
2064 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
19 mi · 22 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
79.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Vicksburg Road
2129 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Vicksburg Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Vicksburg Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
2 m · 1 sec · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
10.3 mi · 12 min · Quartzsite–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Avenue A
1387 ft · 27 sec · Avenue A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Phoenix and Salome.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
79.6 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Phoenix and Mostly Sunny near Salome.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Phoenix to Salome?
The road trip is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Buckeye is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Phoenix and 58.7 miles from Salome.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 2:14 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.50 one way or $40.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Phoenix and Mostly Sunny near Salome.
Stop Ideas Near Buckeye
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buckeye.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Phoenix and Salome. Straight-line distance: 91.58 mi (147.38 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 Salome
Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 1,530 |
| Coordinates | 33.7811400, -113.6146500 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salome (-113.61465, 33.78114)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $20.50 | $40.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $23.04 | $46.09 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $26.36 | $52.71 |
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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