How far is Superior, AZ from Sacaton, AZ?

The driving distance from Superior, AZ to Sacaton, AZ is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
55.09 mi
01h 00m
Flight
40.1 mi
64.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.1 mi
Kilometers
64.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.09 mi
Kilometers
88.66 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sacaton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM MST
Return by in Superior
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Superior
2026-04-22T22:16
Arrive Sacaton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:30 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Superior
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
Florence
AZ

Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From Superior
27.3 mi
00h 30m
To Sacaton
27.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Superior and Sacaton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Superior and Sacaton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Magma Avenue

    1127 ft · 29 sec · North Magma Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward US-60 West

    679 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix–Globe Highway

    14.1 mi · 17 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 79 South: Florence, Tucson

    2834 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Oracle Junction–Florence Highway

    1614 ft · 45 sec · Oracle Junction–Florence Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Oracle Junction-Florence Highway

    15.6 mi · 20 min · Oracle Junction-Florence Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Butte Avenue

    2561 ft · 1 min · East Butte Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Florence-Coolidge Highway

    33 m · 2 sec · Florence-Coolidge Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Florence-Coolidge Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

    11.6 mi · 15 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sacaton Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Sacaton Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    22 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Superior and Sacaton.

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oracle Junction-Florence Highway
15.6 mi · 28%
Phoenix–Globe Highway
14.1 mi · 26%
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
11.6 mi · 21%
Florence-Coolidge Highway
8.07 mi · 15%
Sacaton Road
2.73 mi · 5%
South Main Street
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Oracle Junction-Florence Highway

Continue on Oracle Junction-Florence Highway

15.6 mi · 00h 20m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
40.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florence
00h 30m from Superior
Leave By
4:30 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Superior and Mostly Sunny near Sacaton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Superior to Sacaton?

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Superior and 27.8 miles from Sacaton.

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

The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:30 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Superior and Mostly Sunny near Sacaton.

Stop Ideas Near Florence

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

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

RAIL

Maricopa

62 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

73 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

75 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

89 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Superior and Sacaton. Straight-line distance: 40.1 mi (64.53 km).

Superior

#1 Superior

Town in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Population3,232
Coordinates33.2939500, -111.0962300
Altitude866
CountryUnited States
Sacaton

#2 Sacaton

Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona

Population2,672
Coordinates33.0767200, -111.7393000
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Start: North Magma Avenue (-111.096281, 33.293942)
End: Main Street (-111.73947, 33.076784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.36 L · about $9.60
Round trip
$19.21
3.88 gal · 14.72 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $9.60 $19.21
Mid-grade $5.34 $10.36 $20.71
Premium $5.57 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $6.37 $12.35 $24.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Superior and Sacaton. The current time is 22:16:49.

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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.