How far is Tonto Basin, AZ from Phoenix, AZ?
The driving distance from Tonto Basin, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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 01h 34m.
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 Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tonto Basin and Phoenix.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonto Basin and Phoenix.
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Start on the route
804 ft · 59 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
1069 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway
17.1 mi · 24 min · Claypool-Jakes Corner Highway
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Turn left onto Beeline Highway
56.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Beeline Highway
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Continue on North Country Club Drive
2377 ft · 48 sec · North Country Club Drive
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Take the exit right toward AZ 202 Loop West
1930 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway
1.2 km · 50 sec · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street
1587 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 7th Street South, Downtown Cultural/Sports Facilitles
635 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North 7th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
2695 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 Tonto Basin and Phoenix.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Beeline Highway
Turn left onto Beeline Highway
56.6 mi · 01h 05m
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 Tonto Basin and Sunny near Phoenix.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tonto Basin to Phoenix?
The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Fountain Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.3 miles from Tonto Basin and 44.9 miles from Phoenix.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 3:22 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tonto Basin and Sunny near Phoenix.
Stop Ideas Near Fountain Hills
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 Fountain Hills.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tonto Basin and Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 52.08 mi (83.81 km).
#1 Tonto Basin
Situated at an elevation of 2,238 feet in Gila County, Arizona, this rural community lies within a broad geological depression between the Mazatzal Mountains and the Sierra Ancha range.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8317100, -111.2945700 |
| Altitude | 682 |
| 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: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $4.67 | $14.86 | $29.73 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $16.01 | $32.02 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $17.05 | $34.11 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $19.94 | $39.89 |
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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