Safford, AZ Road Trips

With 5 routes heading out and 7 heading in, Safford, AZ works well as a modest departure point in the Desert Southwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 34-mile quick runs to 300-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Safford, AZ head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

12

Longest Drive

299.6 mi

Flagstaff, AZ

Quickest Drive

46m

Bylas, AZ

Plan Around Safford, AZ

Popular Incoming Routes

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

Flagstaff, AZ to Safford, AZ 299.4 mi · 5h 54m Goodyear, AZ to Safford, AZ 184.1 mi · 3h 58m Maryvale, AZ to Safford, AZ 174.9 mi · 3h 49m Tempe Junction, AZ to Safford, AZ 156.6 mi · 3h 27m

Continue From Safford, AZ

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

Safford, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ 299.6 mi · 5h 54m Safford, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ 185.5 mi · 3h 12m Safford, AZ to Goodyear, AZ 184.3 mi · 3h 59m Safford, AZ to Chandler, AZ 154.3 mi · 3h 26m

Trips from Safford, AZ

Safford, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ

299.6 mi 5h 54m

Safford, AZ to Deer Valley, AZ

185.5 mi 3h 12m

Safford, AZ to Goodyear, AZ

184.3 mi 3h 59m

Safford, AZ to Chandler, AZ

154.3 mi 3h 26m

Safford, AZ to Bylas, AZ

33.5 mi 47m

Driving from Safford, AZ

Expect an average of 171 miles and about 3h 28m behind the wheel when leaving Safford, AZ. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 300 miles (5h 54m), while the shortest is just 34 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Safford, AZ are Flagstaff, AZ (299.6 mi, 5h 54m), Deer Valley, AZ (185.5 mi, 3h 12m), Goodyear, AZ (184.3 mi, 3h 59m), Chandler, AZ (154.3 mi, 3h 26m), and Bylas, AZ (33.5 mi, 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 171-mile trip from Safford, AZ, budget about $33 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving Safford, AZ and 7 routes heading into Safford, AZ, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 34 to 300 miles.

The longest mapped route from Safford, AZ covers 300 miles and takes approximately 5h 54m. Shorter options start at just 34 miles.

The average route from Safford, AZ runs about 171 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 171-mile trip from Safford, AZ costs roughly $33 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Safford, AZ include Flagstaff, AZ, Deer Valley, AZ, Goodyear, AZ and Chandler, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.