How far is Somerton, AZ from Dome, AZ?

The driving distance from Somerton, AZ to Dome, AZ is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23 miles (37 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
30.02 mi
00h 52m
Flight
23 mi
37.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23 mi
Kilometers
37.01 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.02 mi
Kilometers
48.32 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dome
Thu, Apr 16, 9:47 AM MST
Return by in Somerton
Thu, Apr 16, 10:40 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerton
2026-04-16T08:55
Arrive Dome
Thu, Apr 16, 9:47 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:46 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerton
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Yuma
AZ

The most populous city in Yuma County, Arizona.

From Somerton
15 mi
00h 26m
To Dome
15 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Somerton and Dome.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerton and Dome.

  1. 1

    Start on South Somerton Avenue

    23 m · 6 sec · South Somerton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West County 16th Street

    1.2 km · 50 sec · West County 16th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Avenue B

    4 mi · 5 min · South Avenue B

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 32nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West 32nd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West 32nd Street

    5.8 mi · 9 min · West 32nd Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Araby Road

    2514 ft · 38 sec · South Araby Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Robert A. Vaughan Expressway

    54 m · 2 sec · South Araby Road

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto South Araby Road

    700 ft · 11 sec · South Araby Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Araby Road

    26 m · 1 sec · South Araby Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto South Araby Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Araby Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 16th Street

    5.8 mi · 8 min · East 16th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Route of Butterfield Stage

    4.2 mi · 16 min · Route of Butterfield Stage

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route of Butterfield Stage

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerton and Dome.

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 32nd Street
7.51 mi · 25%
East 16th Street
5.78 mi · 19%
Route of Butterfield Stage
4.19 mi · 14%
South Avenue B
4.04 mi · 13%
San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
3.95 mi · 13%
South Araby Road
2.02 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

West 32nd Street

Continue on West 32nd Street

5.85 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
23 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yuma
00h 26m from Somerton
Leave By
4:46 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Somerton and Partly Sunny near Dome.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somerton to Dome?

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Yuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Somerton and 15 miles from Dome.

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

The direct path is about 23 miles (37 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 4:46 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.25 one way or $10.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Somerton and Partly Sunny near Dome.

Stop Ideas Near Yuma

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 Yuma and the surrounding midpoint area.
Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area

Yuma , AZ
180 W 1st St, Yuma, AZ 85364, United States
Rating 4.5/5 14 reviews City government office,Tourist attraction
Yuma County Clerk of Superior Court
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

Yuma County Clerk of Superior Court

Yuma , AZ
250 W 2nd St, Yuma, AZ 85364, United States
Rating 1.5/5 17 reviews City clerk's office
Housing Authority of the City of Yuma
Nearby stop 6.4 mi away

Housing Authority of the City of Yuma

Yuma , AZ
420 S Madison Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364, United States
Rating 4.3/5 21 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yuma

1 mi away
281 Gila Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerton and Dome. Straight-line distance: 23 mi (37.01 km).

Somerton

#1 Somerton

City in Arizona, United States

Population16,716
Coordinates32.5964400, -114.7096800
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dome

Ghost town in Yuma County, Arizona

Population0
Coordinates32.7553200, -114.3621700
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerton (-114.70968, 32.59644)
End: Dome (-114.36217, 32.75532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.01 L · about $5.25
Round trip
$10.50
2.12 gal · 8.02 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.25 $10.50
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.66 $11.32
Premium $5.57 $5.90 $11.80
Diesel $6.37 $6.75 $13.50

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerton and Dome. The current time is 08:55:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.