How far is Wellton, AZ from Dome, AZ?

The driving distance from Wellton, AZ to Dome, AZ is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.16 mi
00h 45m
Flight
13.75 mi
22.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.75 mi
Kilometers
22.13 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.16 mi
Kilometers
26 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dome
Thu, Apr 16, 9:21 AM MST
Return by in Wellton
Thu, Apr 16, 10:07 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellton
2026-04-16T08:36
Arrive Dome
Thu, Apr 16, 9:21 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wellton
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fortuna Foothills
AZ

Census designated place

From Wellton
8.1 mi
00h 22m
To Dome
8.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wellton and Dome.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wellton and Dome.

  1. 1

    Start on Los Angeles Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Los Angeles Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on East Highway 80

    7.3 mi · 13 min · East Highway 80

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dome Valley Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Dome Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Route of Butterfield Stage

    7 mi · 27 min · Route of Butterfield Stage

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route of Butterfield Stage

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wellton and Dome.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Highway 80
7.33 mi · 45%
Route of Butterfield Stage
7 mi · 43%
Dome Valley Road
1.04 mi · 6%
Los Angeles Avenue
0.78 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East Highway 80

Continue on East Highway 80

7.33 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
13.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fortuna Foothills
00h 22m from Wellton
Leave By
7:00 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wellton and Partly Sunny near Dome.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wellton to Dome?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Fortuna Foothills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Wellton and 8.1 miles from Dome.

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

The direct path is about 13.7 miles (22.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wellton and Partly Sunny near Dome.

Stop Ideas Near Fortuna Foothills

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

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

RAIL

Yuma

20 mi away
281 Gila Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellton and Dome. Straight-line distance: 13.75 mi (22.13 km).

Wellton

#1 Wellton

Populated place in Yuma County, Arizona

Population3,163
Coordinates32.6728300, -114.1468800
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dome

Ghost town in Yuma County, Arizona

Population0
Coordinates32.7553200, -114.3621700
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Wellton (-114.14688, 32.67283)
End: Dome (-114.36217, 32.75532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.82
Round trip
$5.64
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $2.82 $5.64
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.04 $6.09
Premium $5.57 $3.17 $6.35
Diesel $6.37 $3.63 $7.26

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wellton and Dome. The current time is 08:36:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.