How far is Wickenburg, AZ from Phoenix, AZ?

The driving distance from Wickenburg, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
66.03 mi
01h 10m
Flight
52.08 mi
83.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.08 mi
Kilometers
83.81 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.03 mi
Kilometers
106.26 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phoenix
Wed, Apr 22, 7:27 PM MST
Return by in Wickenburg
Wed, Apr 22, 8:37 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wickenburg
2026-04-22T18:17
Arrive Phoenix
Wed, Apr 22, 7:27 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:10 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
26.9 mi
00h 35m
To Phoenix
39.1 mi
00h 35m

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
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    31.4 mi · 49 min · Grand Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Van Buren Street

    2256 ft · 1 min · West Van Buren Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto North 1st Avenue

    781 ft · 23 sec · North 1st Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Adams Street

    776 ft · 40 sec · West Adams Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    125 m · 18 sec · North 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    138 m · 15 sec · East Washington Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Avenue
41 mi · 62%
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.65 mi · 13%
East Wickenburg Way
1.66 mi · 3%
Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
1.65 mi · 3%
West Van Buren Street
0.43 mi · 1%
North 1st Avenue
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Grand Avenue

Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue

31.4 mi · 00h 49m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sun City West
00h 35m from Wickenburg
Leave By
4:10 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wickenburg and Sunny near Phoenix.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 26.9 miles from Wickenburg and 39.1 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 14 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 4:10 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.54 one way or $23.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 5.3 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 5.4 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 5.4 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 Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 52.08 mi (83.81 km).

Wickenburg

#1 Wickenburg

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

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

#2 Phoenix

The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

Population1,708,127
Coordinates33.4483800, -112.0740400
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Start: South Tegner Street (-112.729676, 33.968588)
End: West Washington Street (-112.074064, 33.448223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.82 L · about $11.54
Round trip
$23.07
4.66 gal · 17.64 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $11.54 $23.07
Mid-grade $5.34 $12.44 $24.88
Premium $5.57 $12.97 $25.94
Diesel $6.37 $14.83 $29.67

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 Phoenix. The current time is 18:17:06.

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.