How far is Sacaton, AZ from Superior, AZ?
The driving distance from Sacaton, AZ to Superior, AZ is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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 and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sacaton and Superior.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacaton and Superior.
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Start on South Main Street
22 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Sacaton Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · East Sacaton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
11.6 mi · 15 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Continue on Florence-Coolidge Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
57 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Butte Avenue
2561 ft · 1 min · East Butte Avenue
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Turn left onto North Pinal Parkway
15.6 mi · 20 min · North Pinal Parkway
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Continue on Oracle Junction–Florence Highway
892 ft · 23 sec · Oracle Junction–Florence Highway
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Take the ramp right toward US 60 East: Superior, Globe
1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix–Globe Highway
14 mi · 17 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kearny, Winkelman
1027 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto South Magma Avenue
1310 ft · 32 sec · South Magma Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Magma Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sacaton and Superior.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
North Pinal Parkway
Turn left onto North Pinal Parkway
15.6 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sacaton and Sunny near Superior.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sacaton to Superior?
The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Sacaton and 27.3 miles from Superior.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sacaton and Sunny near Superior.
Stop Ideas Near Florence
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 Florence.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sacaton and Superior. Straight-line distance: 40.1 mi (64.53 km).
#1 Sacaton
Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona
| Population | 2,672 |
| Coordinates | 33.0767200, -111.7393000 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Superior
Town in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 3,232 |
| Coordinates | 33.2939500, -111.0962300 |
| Altitude | 866 |
| Country | United States |
End: Superior (-111.09623, 33.29395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $4.95 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $10.25 | $20.50 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.69 | $21.37 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $12.22 | $24.45 |
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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