How far is Queen Creek, AZ from Alhambra, AZ?
The driving distance from Queen Creek, AZ to Alhambra, AZ is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
Driving 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 00h 50m.
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.
The fourth most populous city in Arizona and the center of the Mesa metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Queen Creek and Alhambra.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Queen Creek and Alhambra.
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Start on East Ocotillo Road
116 m · 35 sec · East Ocotillo Road
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Turn uturn onto East Ocotillo Road
1419 ft · 34 sec · East Ocotillo Road
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Turn right onto South Ellsworth Loop Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Ellsworth Loop Road
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Continue on South Ellsworth Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · South Ellsworth Road
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Turn left onto AZ 24 West
2584 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Gateway Freeway
934 ft · 12 sec · Gateway Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop North
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Phoenix
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
17.4 mi · 20 min · Superstition Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North
2934 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue
1745 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto North 19th Avenue
1358 ft · 36 sec · North 19th Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue
2.8 mi · 5 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North 35th Avenue
1243 ft · 29 sec · North 35th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Queen Creek and Alhambra.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Superstition Freeway
Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
17.4 mi · 00h 20m
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 Queen Creek and Clear near Alhambra.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Queen Creek to Alhambra?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Mesa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Queen Creek and 21.7 miles from Alhambra.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:48 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Queen Creek and Clear near Alhambra.
Stop Ideas Near Mesa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Planning department - City of Mesa
Phoenix City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mesa.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Queen Creek and Alhambra. Straight-line distance: 33.62 mi (54.1 km).
#1 Queen Creek
Town in Arizona, United States
| Population | 60,097 |
| Coordinates | 33.2486600, -111.6343000 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alhambra
Situated within Maricopa County at an elevation of 1122 feet, this area functions as an urban village integrated into the central part of Phoenix.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4983800, -112.1343200 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134242, 33.49838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $8.26 | $16.52 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
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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