How far is Safford, AZ from Bylas, AZ?

The driving distance from Safford, AZ to Bylas, AZ is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
33.47 mi
00h 38m
Flight
31.65 mi
50.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.65 mi
Kilometers
50.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.47 mi
Kilometers
53.86 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bylas
Sat, Apr 11, 2:52 AM MST
Return by in Safford
Sat, Apr 11, 3:31 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Safford
2026-04-11T02:14
Arrive Bylas
Sat, Apr 11, 2:52 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM MST

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

Leave by
7:12 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Safford
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
Pima
AZ

Town in Graham County, Arizona, United States

From Safford
16.8 mi
00h 19m
To Bylas
16.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 16 mph S
Destination
52°F
Saturday Night

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Safford and Bylas.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Safford and Bylas.

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Avenue

    77 m · 8 sec · South 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 8th Avenue

    133 m · 17 sec · South 8th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Thatcher Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Thatcher Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on East Center Street

    24.6 mi · 31 min · East Center Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    569 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Indian Route 105

    148 m · 21 sec · Indian Route 105

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Indian Route 105

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Safford and Bylas.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Center Street
24.6 mi · 74%
Globe-Lordsburg Highway
4.69 mi · 14%
West Thatcher Boulevard
2.33 mi · 7%
West Main Street
1.56 mi · 5%
Indian Route 105
0.09 mi
South 8th Avenue
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

East Center Street

Continue on East Center Street

24.6 mi · 00h 31m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pima
00h 19m from Safford
Leave By
7:12 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Safford and Mostly Clear near Bylas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Safford to Bylas?

The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Pima is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Safford and 16.7 miles from Bylas.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:12 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Safford and Mostly Clear near Bylas.

Stop Ideas Near Pima

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

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

RAIL

Benson

112 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Safford and Bylas. Straight-line distance: 31.65 mi (50.94 km).

Safford

#1 Safford

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

Population9,951
Coordinates32.8339500, -109.7075800
Altitude889
CountryUnited States
Bylas

#2 Bylas

Census-designated place

Population1,962
Coordinates33.1342800, -110.1200400
Altitude796
CountryUnited States
Start: South 1st Avenue (-109.707733, 32.833949)
End: Indian Route 105 (-110.119915, 33.134372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.47 L · about $5.84
Round trip
$11.68
2.36 gal · 8.94 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.84 $11.68
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.30 $12.60
Premium $5.57 $6.57 $13.14
Diesel $6.37 $7.51 $15.02

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 Safford and Bylas. The current time is 02:14:15.

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.