How far is Swift Trail Junction, AZ from Phoenix, AZ?

The driving distance from Swift Trail Junction, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
172.62 mi
03h 06m
Flight
145.36 mi
233.93 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.36 mi
Kilometers
233.93 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.62 mi
Kilometers
277.8 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phoenix
Sat, Apr 11, 3:39 AM MST
Return by in Swift Trail Junction
Sat, Apr 11, 6:45 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Swift Trail Junction
2026-04-11T00:33
Arrive Phoenix
Sat, Apr 11, 3:39 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Swift Trail Junction
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
Kearny
AZ

Town in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

From Swift Trail Junction
72.7 mi
01h 33m
To Phoenix
99.9 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Swift Trail Junction and Phoenix.

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kearny
01h 33m from Swift Trail Junction
Leave By
10:48 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Swift Trail Junction and Sunny near Phoenix.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Swift Trail Junction to Phoenix?

The road trip is about 172.6 miles (277.8 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kearny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.7 miles from Swift Trail Junction and 99.9 miles from Phoenix.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.15 one way or $60.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Swift Trail Junction and Sunny near Phoenix.

Stop Ideas Near Kearny

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

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

RAIL

Tucson

93 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Maricopa

106 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

111 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

113 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Swift Trail Junction and Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 145.36 mi (233.93 km).

Swift Trail Junction

#1 Swift Trail Junction

Census designated place

Population2,935
Coordinates32.7297900, -109.7139700
Altitude985
CountryUnited States
Phoenix

#2 Phoenix

The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Population1,708,127
Coordinates33.4483800, -112.0740400
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Start: West Swift Trail (-109.713972, 32.729872)
End: West Washington Street (-112.074064, 33.448223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.09 gal
23.06 L · about $30.15
Round trip
$60.30
12.18 gal · 46.12 L
Estimated CO2
54.1 kg one way
Round trip: 108.2 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $30.15 $60.30
Mid-grade $5.34 $32.51 $65.02
Premium $5.57 $33.90 $67.79
Diesel $6.37 $38.77 $77.54

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Swift Trail Junction and Phoenix. The current time is 00:33:29.

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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.