How far is Sacaton, AZ from Phoenix, AZ?

The driving distance from Sacaton, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37 mi
00h 42m
Flight
32.15 mi
51.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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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 mi
Kilometers
59.54 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phoenix
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM MST
Return by in Sacaton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sacaton
2026-04-23T02:48
Arrive Phoenix
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sacaton
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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 Sacaton
18.5 mi
00h 21m
To Phoenix
18.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    22 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Sacaton Road

    2600 ft · 1 min · East Sacaton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sacaton-Casa Blanca Road

    2151 ft · 59 sec · Sacaton-Casa Blanca Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Casa Blanca Road

    6 mi · 15 min · Casa Blanca Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: Phoenix

    1937 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    13.7 mi · 14 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Maricopa Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Central Avenue

    1081 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto East Maricopa Freeway

    41 m · 3 sec · East Maricopa Freeway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South 7th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    2758 ft · 2 min · East Washington Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maricopa Freeway
13.9 mi · 38%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
13.7 mi · 37%
Casa Blanca Road
6.04 mi · 16%
South 7th Street
1.32 mi · 4%
East Washington Street
0.52 mi · 1%
East Sacaton Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

13.7 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
32.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sun Lakes
00h 21m from Sacaton
Leave By
7:04 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sacaton and Sunny near Phoenix.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Sacaton and 18.5 miles from Phoenix.

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 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.49 one way or $12.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Meeting point 14.9 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
City of Tempe City Hall
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

City of Tempe City Hall

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 4.0/5 20 reviews City or town hall
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 3.4 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

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 Sacaton and Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 32.15 mi (51.74 km).

Sacaton

#1 Sacaton

Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona

Population2,672
Coordinates33.0767200, -111.7393000
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Phoenix

#2 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
Start: Main Street (-111.73947, 33.076784)
End: West Washington Street (-112.074064, 33.448223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $6.49
Round trip
$12.97
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $6.49 $12.97
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.99 $13.99
Premium $5.57 $7.29 $14.58
Diesel $6.37 $8.34 $16.68

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 Sacaton and Phoenix. The current time is 02:48:21.

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.