How far is San Tan Valley, AZ from Flowing Wells, AZ?

The driving distance from San Tan Valley, AZ to Flowing Wells, AZ is about 83 miles (133.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
82.95 mi
01h 55m
Flight
68.92 mi
110.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.92 mi
Kilometers
110.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.95 mi
Kilometers
133.5 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flowing Wells
Fri, Apr 17, 3:00 AM MST
Return by in San Tan Valley
Fri, Apr 17, 4:56 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Tan Valley
2026-04-17T01:05
Arrive Flowing Wells
Fri, Apr 17, 3:00 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM MST

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Eloy
AZ

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From San Tan Valley
41.5 mi
00h 57m
To Flowing Wells
41.4 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.7 mi · 16 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    40.3 mi · 41 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward El Camino Del Cerro, Ruthrauff Road

    1274 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Casa Grande Highway

    949 ft · 20 sec · North Casa Grande Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Ruthrauff Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Ruthrauff Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    43 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
40.3 mi · 49%
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
10.7 mi · 13%
East Hunt Highway
8.73 mi · 11%
North Arizona Boulevard
8.61 mi · 10%
North Attaway Road
3 mi · 4%
Florence-Coolidge Highway
2.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

40.3 mi · 00h 41m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
68.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eloy
00h 57m from San Tan Valley
Leave By
2:40 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving San Tan Valley and Sunny near Flowing Wells.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83 miles (133.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from San Tan Valley and 41.4 miles from Flowing Wells.

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

The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 2:40 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Eloy

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

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

RAIL

Maricopa

57 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Tucson

81 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

87 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

88 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Tan Valley and Flowing Wells. Straight-line distance: 68.92 mi (110.91 km).

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#1 San Tan Valley

San Tan Valley is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.1911000, -111.5280000
Altitude462
CountryUnited States
Flowing Wells

#2 Flowing Wells

Census designated place

Population16,419
Coordinates32.2939600, -111.0098200
Altitude692
CountryUnited States
Start: San Tan Valley (-111.528, 33.1911)
End: Flowing Wells (-111.00982, 32.29396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.08 L · about $14.51
Round trip
$29.01
5.86 gal · 22.16 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $14.51 $29.01
Mid-grade $5.34 $15.64 $31.28
Premium $5.57 $16.31 $32.62
Diesel $6.37 $18.65 $37.30

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between San Tan Valley and Flowing Wells. The current time is 01:05:37.

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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.