How far is Sun City West, AZ from Buckeye, AZ?

The driving distance from Sun City West, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
32.15 mi
00h 45m
Flight
24.52 mi
39.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.52 mi
Kilometers
39.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.15 mi
Kilometers
51.74 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckeye
Wed, Apr 22, 2:00 PM MST
Return by in Sun City West
Wed, Apr 22, 2:46 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sun City West
2026-04-22T13:14
Arrive Buckeye
Wed, Apr 22, 2:00 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:58 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sun City West
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
Litchfield Park
AZ

City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Sun City West
16.1 mi
00h 22m
To Buckeye
16.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sun City West and Buckeye.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sun City West and Buckeye.

  1. 1

    Start on West Marble Drive

    78 m · 14 sec · West Marble Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Camino Del Sol

    1 km · 1 min · North Camino Del Sol

  3. 3

    Continue on West Camino Del Sol

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Camino Del Sol

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Meeker Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Meeker Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on North Reems Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Reems Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Bell Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Bell Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward AZ 303 Loop South: Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    2259 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    11.5 mi · 13 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Buckeye

    2417 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on South Miller Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Miller Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North 1st Street

    2767 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Monroe Avenue

    2150 ft · 55 sec · East Monroe Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Monroe Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sun City West and Buckeye.

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
11.5 mi · 36%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9 mi · 28%
South Miller Road
3.87 mi · 12%
North Reems Road
1.82 mi · 6%
West Bell Road
1.36 mi · 4%
I 10 West
1.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

11.5 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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Litchfield Park
00h 22m from Sun City West
Leave By
4:58 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sun City West 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 Sun City West to Buckeye?

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Litchfield Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Sun City West and 16.1 miles from Buckeye.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:58 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sun City West and Mostly Sunny near Buckeye.

Stop Ideas Near Litchfield Park

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 Litchfield Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

City Hall Parking

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Parking garage
Surprise City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Surprise City Hall

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews City or town hall,City government office
City of Avondale City Hall
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

City of Avondale City Hall

Avondale , AZ
11465 West, Civic Center Dr, Avondale, AZ 85323, United States
Rating 4.1/5 45 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Litchfield Park.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

24 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

31 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

33 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

56 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sun City West and Buckeye. Straight-line distance: 24.52 mi (39.46 km).

Sun City West

#1 Sun City West

Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population24,535
Coordinates33.6619800, -112.3412700
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
Buckeye

#2 Buckeye

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona

Population85,224
Coordinates33.3703200, -112.5837800
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Sun City West (-112.34127, 33.66198)
End: Buckeye (-112.58378, 33.37032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $5.59
Round trip
$11.19
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.59 $11.19
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.03 $12.06
Premium $5.57 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $6.37 $7.19 $14.39

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Sun City West and Buckeye. The current time is 13:14:06.

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.