How far is San Tan Valley, AZ from Eloy, AZ?

The driving distance from San Tan Valley, AZ to Eloy, AZ is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.3 mi
01h 11m
Flight
30.11 mi
48.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.11 mi
Kilometers
48.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.3 mi
Kilometers
64.85 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eloy
Thu, Oct 15, 12:01 PM MST
Return by in San Tan Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 1:13 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Tan Valley
2026-10-15T10:49
Arrive Eloy
Thu, Oct 15, 12:01 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Tan Valley
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Coolidge
AZ

City in Arizona, United States

From San Tan Valley
20.2 mi
00h 35m
To Eloy
20.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
1 to 9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Tan Valley and Eloy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Tan Valley and Eloy.

  1. 1

    Start on East Skyline Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Skyline Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Sierra Vista Drive

    2 mi · 6 min · North Sierra Vista Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Bella Vista Road

    2 mi · 5 min · East Bella Vista Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Gantzel Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Gantzel Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Hunt Highway

    8.7 mi · 13 min · East Hunt Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Attaway Road

    3 mi · 5 min · North Attaway Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Florence-Coolidge Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Arizona Boulevard

    8.6 mi · 15 min · North Arizona Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

    8 mi · 12 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Battaglia Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · East Battaglia Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2573 ft · 53 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Tan Valley and Eloy.

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
12 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Hunt Highway
8.73 mi · 22%
North Arizona Boulevard
8.61 mi · 21%
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
8.02 mi · 20%
North Attaway Road
3 mi · 7%
Florence-Coolidge Highway
2.95 mi · 7%
East Battaglia Road
2.28 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East Hunt Highway

Turn left onto East Hunt Highway

8.73 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coolidge
00h 35m from San Tan Valley
Leave By
4:06 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Tan Valley and Sunny near Eloy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Tan Valley to Eloy?

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Coolidge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from San Tan Valley and 20.1 miles from Eloy.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Tan Valley and Sunny near Eloy.

Stop Ideas Near Coolidge

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Coolidge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.5 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 1.7 mi away

Coolidge City Hall

Coolidge , AZ
130 W Central Ave, Coolidge, AZ 85128, United States
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 1.8 mi away

Coolidge City Manager

Coolidge , AZ
130 W Central Ave, Coolidge, AZ 85128, United States
City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coolidge.

RAIL

Maricopa

50 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

69 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

70 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

85 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Tan Valley and Eloy. Straight-line distance: 30.11 mi (48.46 km).

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#1 San Tan Valley

This Arizonan community is situated in the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by the San Tan Mountains Regional Park.

Population0
Coordinates33.1911000, -111.5280000
Altitude462
CountryUnited States
Eloy

#2 Eloy

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Population17,279
Coordinates32.7559000, -111.5548400
Altitude474
CountryUnited States
Start: San Tan Valley (-111.528, 33.1911)
End: Eloy (-111.55484, 32.7559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.38 L · about $6.64
Round trip
$13.27
2.84 gal · 10.76 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $6.64 $13.27
Mid-grade $5.03 $7.15 $14.30
Premium $5.36 $7.62 $15.23
Diesel $6.27 $8.91 $17.81

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between San Tan Valley and Eloy. The current time is 10:49:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.