How far is Thatcher, AZ from Phoenix, AZ?
The driving distance from Thatcher, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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 50m.
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.
Town in Gila County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thatcher and Phoenix.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thatcher and Phoenix.
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Start on West Main Street
2842 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Continue on East Center Street
66.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · East Center Street
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Continue on East Ash Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Ash Street
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Turn right onto South Hill Street
1816 ft · 42 sec · South Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
112 m · 9 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
2583 ft · 52 sec · North Broad Street
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on US 60
4 mi · 8 min · US 60
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Continue on West Live Oak Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Live Oak Street
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
42.9 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Continue on Superstition Freeway
27.1 mi · 31 min · Superstition Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North
2934 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Central Avenue
1081 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto East Maricopa Freeway
41 m · 3 sec · East Maricopa Freeway
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
2758 ft · 2 min · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thatcher and Phoenix.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Center Street
Continue on East Center Street
66.5 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Thatcher and Sunny near Phoenix.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thatcher to Phoenix?
The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Thatcher and 81.1 miles from Phoenix.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.2 miles (225.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 12:48 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.27 one way or $56.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thatcher and Sunny near Phoenix.
Stop Ideas Near Miami
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 Miami.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Maricopa
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thatcher and Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 140.16 mi (225.56 km).
#1 Thatcher
Town in Graham County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,264 |
| Coordinates | 32.8492300, -109.7592500 |
| Altitude | 887 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Phoenix
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,708,127 |
| Coordinates | 33.4483800, -112.0740400 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Washington Street (-112.074064, 33.448223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $28.27 | $56.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $30.48 | $60.96 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $31.78 | $63.56 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $36.35 | $72.70 |
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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