Phoenix, AZ Road Trips

Sitting in the Desert Southwest, Phoenix, AZ is a local road trip base with 103 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 98 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Phoenix, AZ spread mainly east and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

103

Longest Drive

372.7 mi

Los Angeles, CA

Quickest Drive

16m

Maryvale, AZ

Plan Around Phoenix, AZ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Phoenix, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Los Angeles, CA to Phoenix, AZ 372.7 mi · 6h 42m Colorado City, AZ to Phoenix, AZ 369.2 mi · 7h 19m Fredonia, AZ to Phoenix, AZ 337.5 mi · 6h 41m Chinle, AZ to Phoenix, AZ 308.8 mi · 6h 35m

Continue From Phoenix, AZ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA 372.6 mi · 6h 42m Phoenix, AZ to Chinle, AZ 309.5 mi · 6h 34m Phoenix, AZ to Page, AZ 277.9 mi · 5h 17m Phoenix, AZ to Ganado, AZ 271.6 mi · 5h 39m

Trips from Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles, CA

372.6 mi 6h 42m

Phoenix, AZ to Chinle, AZ

309.5 mi 6h 34m

Phoenix, AZ to Page, AZ

277.9 mi 5h 17m

Phoenix, AZ to Ganado, AZ

271.6 mi 5h 39m

Phoenix, AZ to Clifton, AZ

208.1 mi 4h 34m

Phoenix, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ

200.6 mi 3h 43m

Phoenix, AZ to Willcox, AZ

195.2 mi 3h 28m

Phoenix, AZ to Yuma, AZ

185.8 mi 3h 29m

Phoenix, AZ to Kingman, AZ

183.9 mi 3h 54m

Phoenix, AZ to Show Low, AZ

174.9 mi 3h 40m

Phoenix, AZ to Swift Trail Junction, AZ

172.7 mi 3h 50m

Phoenix, AZ to Whetstone, AZ

157.2 mi 2h 48m

Phoenix, AZ to Tucson, AZ

116 mi 2h 9m

Phoenix, AZ to Sedona, AZ

115.7 mi 2h 15m

Phoenix, AZ to South Tucson, AZ

114.9 mi 2h 4m

Phoenix, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ

108.2 mi 2h 3m

Phoenix, AZ to Cornville, AZ

104.3 mi 1h 59m

Phoenix, AZ to Prescott, AZ

101.6 mi 2h 4m

Driving from Phoenix, AZ

Expect an average of 98 miles and about 1h 58m behind the wheel when leaving Phoenix, AZ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 373 miles (6h 42m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Phoenix, AZ are Los Angeles, CA (372.6 mi, 6h 42m), Chinle, AZ (309.5 mi, 6h 34m), Page, AZ (277.9 mi, 5h 17m), Ganado, AZ (271.6 mi, 5h 39m), and Clifton, AZ (208.1 mi, 4h 34m). These routes span 2 different states, giving you plenty of variety for repeat trips.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 98-mile trip from Phoenix, AZ, budget about $19 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 43 mapped routes leaving Phoenix, AZ and 60 routes heading into Phoenix, AZ, covering 103 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 373 miles.

The longest mapped route from Phoenix, AZ covers 373 miles and takes approximately 6h 42m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.

The average route from Phoenix, AZ runs about 98 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 58m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 98-mile trip from Phoenix, AZ costs roughly $19 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Phoenix, AZ include Los Angeles, CA, Chinle, AZ, Page, AZ and Ganado, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.