How far is San Luis, AZ from Buckeye, AZ?
The driving distance from San Luis, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Populated place in Yuma County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Luis and Buckeye.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Luis and Buckeye.
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Start on Urtuzuastegui Street
6 m · 1 sec · Urtuzuastegui Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
2 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1254 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East C Street
1312 ft · 42 sec · East C Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
1371 ft · 31 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto East Cesar Chavez Boulevard
4.5 mi · 7 min · East Cesar Chavez Boulevard
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Continue on Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
20.9 mi · 24 min · Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
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Continue on South Araby Road
2412 ft · 31 sec · South Araby Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
34 m · 2 sec
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Exit the rotary
2212 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
106.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on East Pima Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · East Pima Street
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Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
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Turn left onto Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1548 ft · 44 sec · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85
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Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
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Turn right onto MC 85
2 mi · 3 min · MC 85
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Continue on East Monroe Avenue
2150 ft · 55 sec · East Monroe Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Monroe Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Luis and Buckeye.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
106 mi · 01h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving San Luis and Mostly Sunny near Buckeye.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Luis to Buckeye?
The road trip is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km) and usually takes 03h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wellton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from San Luis and 84.7 miles from Buckeye.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.56 one way or $59.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Luis and Mostly Sunny near Buckeye.
Stop Ideas Near Wellton
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 Wellton.
Yuma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Luis and Buckeye. Straight-line distance: 141.34 mi (227.47 km).
#1 San Luis
Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 31,520 |
| Coordinates | 32.4870000, -114.7821800 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buckeye
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
| Population | 85,224 |
| Coordinates | 33.3703200, -112.5837800 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckeye (-112.58378, 33.37032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $29.56 | $59.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.87 | $63.74 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $33.23 | $66.46 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $38.01 | $76.01 |
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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