How far is Safford, AZ from Thatcher, AZ?
The driving distance from Safford, AZ to Thatcher, AZ is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m 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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Town in Graham County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Safford and Thatcher.
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Start on South 1st Avenue
77 m · 8 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2563 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 8th Avenue
133 m · 17 sec · South 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Thatcher Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Thatcher Boulevard
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Continue on West Main Street
2847 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Safford and Thatcher.
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.
West Thatcher Boulevard
Turn left onto West Thatcher Boulevard
2.33 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Safford and Sunny near Thatcher.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Safford to Thatcher?
The road trip is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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 1.7 miles from Safford and 1.6 miles from Thatcher.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 8:18 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.59 one way or $1.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Safford and Sunny near Thatcher.
Stop Ideas Near Pima
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 Pima.
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Safford and Thatcher. Straight-line distance: 3.18 mi (5.12 km).
#1 Safford
City in and county seat of Graham County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 9,951 |
| Coordinates | 32.8339500, -109.7075800 |
| Altitude | 889 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thatcher
Town in Graham County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,264 |
| Coordinates | 32.8492300, -109.7592500 |
| Altitude | 887 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 70 (-109.759251, 32.849133)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.59 | $1.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $0.64 | $1.28 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $0.67 | $1.34 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $0.76 | $1.53 |
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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