How far is Phoenix, AZ from Swift Trail Junction, AZ?

The driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to Swift Trail Junction, AZ is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
172.7 mi
03h 50m
Flight
145.36 mi
233.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.36 mi
Kilometers
233.93 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.7 mi
Kilometers
277.94 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swift Trail Junction
Sat, Apr 11, 6:00 AM MST
Return by in Phoenix
Sat, Apr 11, 9:50 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phoenix
2026-04-11T02:10
Arrive Swift Trail Junction
Sat, Apr 11, 6:00 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:20 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phoenix
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
Globe
AZ

City in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States

From Phoenix
86.3 mi
01h 55m
To Swift Trail Junction
86.4 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Phoenix and Swift Trail Junction.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Phoenix and Swift Trail Junction.

  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

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Maricopa Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

    27.9 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

    43 mi · 56 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Live Oak Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Live Oak Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US 60

    4 mi · 8 min · US 60

  15. 15

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    2703 ft · 1 min · North Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    112 m · 9 sec · East Oak Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Hill Street

    1816 ft · 40 sec · South Hill Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Ash Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Ash Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway

    70.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Thatcher Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Thatcher Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on West 5th Street

    2561 ft · 1 min · West 5th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South 1st Avenue

    7.3 mi · 12 min · South 1st Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Swift Trail

    31 m · 3 sec · West Swift Trail

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Swift Trail

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Phoenix and Swift Trail Junction.

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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Globe-Lordsburg Highway
71.2 mi · 41%
Phoenix–Globe Highway
43 mi · 25%
US 60 East
27.9 mi · 16%
South 1st Avenue
7.49 mi · 4%
Maricopa Freeway
6.54 mi · 4%
US 60
3.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Globe-Lordsburg Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway

70.4 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Globe
01h 55m from Phoenix
Leave By
9:20 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Phoenix and Sunny near Swift Trail Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Phoenix to Swift Trail Junction?

The road trip is about 172.7 miles (277.9 km) and usually takes 03h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Globe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.3 miles from Phoenix and 86.4 miles from Swift Trail Junction.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.15 one way or $60.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Phoenix and Sunny near Swift Trail Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Globe

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

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

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

114 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

116 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phoenix and Swift Trail Junction. Straight-line distance: 145.36 mi (233.93 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
Swift Trail Junction

#2 Swift Trail Junction

Census designated place

Population2,935
Coordinates32.7297900, -109.7139700
Altitude985
CountryUnited States
Start: Phoenix (-112.07404, 33.44838)
End: Swift Trail Junction (-109.71397, 32.72979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.09 gal
23.07 L · about $30.15
Round trip
$60.30
12.18 gal · 46.14 L
Estimated CO2
54.1 kg one way
Round trip: 108.2 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $30.15 $60.30
Mid-grade $5.34 $32.51 $65.02
Premium $5.57 $33.90 $67.79
Diesel $6.37 $38.77 $77.54

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Phoenix and Swift Trail Junction. The current time is 02:10:10.

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.