How far is Somerton, AZ from Buckeye, AZ?
The driving distance from Somerton, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
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.
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 Somerton and Buckeye.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerton and Buckeye.
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Start on South Somerton Avenue
23 m · 6 sec · South Somerton Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West County 16th Street
1.2 km · 50 sec · West County 16th Street
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Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
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Continue on South Avenue B
4 mi · 5 min · South Avenue B
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Turn right onto West 32nd Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West 32nd Street
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Continue on West 32nd Street
5.8 mi · 9 min · West 32nd Street
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Turn left onto South Araby Road
2514 ft · 38 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 Somerton 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 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 Somerton 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 Somerton to Buckeye?
The road trip is about 158.6 miles (255.3 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Wellton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Somerton and 79.4 miles from Buckeye.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.3 miles (216.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 1:22 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.73 one way or $55.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Somerton 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 Somerton and Buckeye. Straight-line distance: 134.31 mi (216.15 km).
#1 Somerton
City in Arizona, United States
| Population | 16,716 |
| Coordinates | 32.5964400, -114.7096800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $27.73 | $55.45 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $29.89 | $59.79 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $31.17 | $62.34 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $35.65 | $71.30 |
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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