How far is Phoenix, AZ from Willcox, AZ?

The driving distance from Phoenix, AZ to Willcox, AZ is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
195.17 mi
03h 28m
Flight
154.13 mi
248.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.13 mi
Kilometers
248.05 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.17 mi
Kilometers
314.1 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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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 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willcox
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM MST
Return by in Phoenix
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phoenix
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Willcox
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 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
Marana
AZ

Town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States

From Phoenix
97.6 mi
01h 44m
To Willcox
97.6 mi
01h 44m

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
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 28 sec · West Madison Street

  5. 5

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

    1412 ft · 53 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

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway

    42.9 mi · 45 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Benson-Steins Pass Highway

    33.4 mi · 33 min · Benson-Steins Pass Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 Business: Chiricahua Natl Monument

    4 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Haskell Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 28%
Tucson-Benson Highway
42.9 mi · 22%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 19%
Benson-Steins Pass Highway
33.4 mi · 17%
Maricopa Freeway
14 mi · 7%
North Freeway
6.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

54.6 mi · 00h 56m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
154.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marana
01h 44m from Phoenix
Leave By
10:04 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Phoenix and Sunny near Willcox.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.1 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Marana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.6 miles from Phoenix and 97.6 miles from Willcox.

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

The direct path is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 10:04 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.11 one way or $68.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marana

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

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

RAIL

Tucson

34 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

102 mi away
105 E. 4th Street
RAIL

Maricopa

103 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phoenix and Willcox. Straight-line distance: 154.13 mi (248.05 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
Willcox

#2 Willcox

City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States

Population3,508
Coordinates32.2528500, -109.8320100
Altitude1270
CountryUnited States
Start: Phoenix (-112.07404, 33.44838)
End: Willcox (-109.83201, 32.25285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.07 L · about $34.11
Round trip
$68.22
13.78 gal · 52.14 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $34.11 $68.22
Mid-grade $5.34 $36.78 $73.56
Premium $5.57 $38.35 $76.70
Diesel $6.37 $43.86 $87.72

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 Willcox. The current time is 21:13:06.

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.