How far is Thatcher, AZ from Safford, AZ?
The driving distance from Thatcher, AZ to Safford, AZ is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Graham County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thatcher and Safford.
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Start on West Main Street
2847 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Thatcher Boulevard
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Thatcher Boulevard
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Continue on West 5th Street
2561 ft · 1 min · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Avenue
46 m · 4 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thatcher and Safford.
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.
West Thatcher Boulevard
Continue on West Thatcher Boulevard
2.33 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Thatcher and Sunny near Safford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thatcher to Safford?
The road trip is about 3.4 miles (5.4 km) and usually takes 00h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pima is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Thatcher and 1.7 miles from Safford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:16 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.59 one way or $1.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thatcher and Sunny near Safford.
Stop Ideas Near Pima
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 Pima.
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thatcher and Safford. Straight-line distance: 3.18 mi (5.12 km).
#1 Thatcher
Town in Graham County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,264 |
| Coordinates | 32.8492300, -109.7592500 |
| Altitude | 887 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Safford
City in and county seat of Graham County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 9,951 |
| Coordinates | 32.8339500, -109.7075800 |
| Altitude | 889 |
| Country | United States |
End: Safford (-109.70758, 32.83395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $0.59 | $1.19 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $0.64 | $1.28 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $0.67 | $1.34 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $0.76 | $1.53 |
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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