How far is San Luis, AZ from Buckeye, AZ?
The driving distance from San Luis, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
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.
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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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 the route
857 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Indian Route 51
1.6 km · 4 min · Indian Route 51
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Indian Route 15
33.2 mi · 46 min · Indian Route 15
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Continue on South Chuichu Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Chuichu Road
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Turn left onto West Hanna Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Hanna Street
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Turn right onto South Thornton Road
3141 ft · 2 min · South Thornton Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 8 West: San Diego
2232 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route
52.4 mi · 52 min · Phoenix Bypass Route
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Take the exit slight right toward Butterfield Trail
2028 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right
604 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Butterfield Trail
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Butterfield Trail
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Turn right onto East Pima Street
51 m · 4 sec · 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.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Phoenix Bypass Route
Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route
52.4 mi · 00h 52m
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 San Luis and Partly 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 129.5 miles (208.4 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Maricopa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from San Luis and 64.8 miles from Buckeye.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.1 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 2:14 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.63 one way or $45.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around San Luis and Partly Sunny near Buckeye.
Stop Ideas Near Maricopa
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 Maricopa.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Luis and Buckeye. Straight-line distance: 77.42 mi (124.6 km).
#1 San Luis
Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 36,242 |
| Coordinates | 32.3467300, -112.0409700 |
| Altitude | 547 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buckeye
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona
| Population | 85,224 |
| Coordinates | 33.3703200, -112.5837800 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Monroe Avenue (-112.583781, 33.370491)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $22.63 | $45.25 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $24.39 | $48.79 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $25.44 | $50.87 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $29.09 | $58.19 |
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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