How far is Wickenburg, AZ from Buckeye, AZ?

The driving distance from Wickenburg, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.86 mi
01h 05m
Flight
42.18 mi
67.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.18 mi
Kilometers
67.89 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.86 mi
Kilometers
99.55 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buckeye
Wed, Apr 22, 9:05 PM MST
Return by in Wickenburg
Wed, Apr 22, 10:11 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wickenburg
2026-04-22T20:00
Arrive Buckeye
Wed, Apr 22, 9:05 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:18 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wickenburg
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Sun City West
AZ

Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Wickenburg
29 mi
00h 32m
To Buckeye
32.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wickenburg and Buckeye.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wickenburg and Buckeye.

  1. 1

    Start on South Tegner Street

    48 m · 13 sec · South Tegner Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Wickenburg Way

    1100 ft · 15 sec · East Wickenburg Way

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Wickenburg Way

    1 m · 1 sec · East Wickenburg Way

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way

  5. 5

    Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue

    9.9 mi · 12 min · Grand Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward AZ 303 Loop South

    2732 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    14.5 mi · 17 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Buckeye

    2417 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on South Miller Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · South Miller Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North 1st Street

    2767 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Monroe Avenue

    2150 ft · 55 sec · East Monroe Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Monroe Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wickenburg and Buckeye.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Avenue
16.1 mi · 26%
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
14.5 mi · 23%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9 mi · 15%
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.65 mi · 14%
South Miller Road
3.87 mi · 6%
East Wickenburg Way
1.66 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

14.5 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
42.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sun City West
00h 32m from Wickenburg
Leave By
4:18 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wickenburg and Mostly Sunny near Buckeye.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wickenburg to Buckeye?

The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Sun City West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Wickenburg and 32.9 miles from Buckeye.

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

The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 4:18 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wickenburg and Mostly Sunny near Buckeye.

Stop Ideas Near Sun City West

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sun City West and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

City Hall Parking

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Parking garage
Surprise City Hall
Meeting point 3.8 mi away

Surprise City Hall

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews City or town hall,City government office
City of Surprise: Police Department
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

City of Surprise: Police Department

Surprise , AZ
14250 W Statler Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 3.5/5 47 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun City West.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

24 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

38 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

40 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

72 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wickenburg and Buckeye. Straight-line distance: 42.18 mi (67.89 km).

Wickenburg

#1 Wickenburg

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population8,351
Coordinates33.9686400, -112.7296200
Altitude627
CountryUnited States
Buckeye

#2 Buckeye

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona

Population85,224
Coordinates33.3703200, -112.5837800
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: South Tegner Street (-112.729676, 33.968588)
End: East Monroe Avenue (-112.583781, 33.370491)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.26 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.59
4.36 gal · 16.52 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $10.79 $21.59
Mid-grade $5.34 $11.64 $23.27
Premium $5.57 $12.13 $24.27
Diesel $6.37 $13.88 $27.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wickenburg and Buckeye. The current time is 20:00:03.

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.