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Apache Junction, AZ
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11:21 PM
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Trip from Apache Junction, AZ to Dudleyville, AZ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
65.3 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Apache Junction, AZ
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Dudleyville, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Apache Junction, AZ to Dudleyville, AZ covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Phoenix–Globe Highway, Winkelman-Superior Highway, North Highway 177 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.3 miles on Phoenix–Globe Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.7 miles from Apache Junction, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 65.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phoenix–Globe Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Apache Trail.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 43m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Apache Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (US 80 Hist / West Old West Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 80 Hist): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Apache Trail
Continue onto North Apache Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 80 Hist / West Old West Highway
Turn left onto US 80 Hist / West Old West Highway
Navigation decision point
7
3.3 mi into trip
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~6m in
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US 80 Hist
Take the ramp onto US 80 Hist toward US 60 East: Globe
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 60 East: Globe
5
31.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Kearny, Winkelman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Kearny, Winkelman
5
63.3 mi into trip
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~1h 37m in
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AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway
Turn right onto AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Apache Junction, AZ and Dudleyville, AZ, road signs point toward Kearny and Winkelman.
Kearny
31.5 mi in
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~41m
Winkelman
31.5 mi in
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~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix–Globe Highway | 27.3 mi | 33m |
| Winkelman-Superior Highway | 23.1 mi | 40m |
| North Highway 177 | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| East Old West Highway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Ray Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Tucson-Globe Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 80 Hist | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Superstition Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phoenix–Globe Highway
— 27.3 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apache Junction, AZ and Dudleyville, AZ.
1
Start on North Apache Trail
196 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Apache Trail
2
Continue on North Apache Trail
491 ft
·
34 sec
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North Apache Trail
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto US 80 Hist
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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West Old West Highway
4
Continue on US 80 Hist
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Old West Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 80 Hist
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Goldfield Road
6
Take the ramp onto US 80 Hist
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 80 Hist
Toward US 60 East: Globe
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto US 60; US 80 Hist
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
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Superstition Freeway
8
Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist
27 mi
·
33 min
·
Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Kearny, Winkelman
10
Turn right onto AZ 177
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Magma Avenue
11
Continue on AZ 177
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Ray Road
12
Continue on AZ 177
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Winkelman-Superior Highway
13
Continue on AZ 177
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
North Highway 177
14
Continue on AZ 177
18 mi
·
31 min
·
Winkelman-Superior Highway
15
Continue on AZ 177
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Morris Road
16
Continue on AZ 177
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Winkelman-Superior Highway
17
Continue on AZ 177
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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2nd Street
18
Turn right onto AZ 77
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Tucson-Globe Highway
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right
0.7 mi
·
2 min
20
At end of road, turn right onto North Camino Rio
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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North Camino Rio
21
Arrive at destination
North Camino Rio
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.7 miles from Apache Junction, AZ, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.7 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dudleyville, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Apache Junction, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Apache Junction, AZ
This is one driving day of about 65.3 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Apache Junction, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Phoenix–Globe Highway for about 27.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.7 mi from Apache Junction, AZ · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Apache Junction, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dudleyville, AZ
The final approach into Dudleyville, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.01 one way
$26.02 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.77 | $27.53 |
| premium | $5.59 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.42 | $28.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.13 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.1 | 0 | $9.14 | $4.18 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dudleyville, AZ
Night in Dudleyville on Thursday
Local time
11:21 PM
MST
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
87°F
Superior, AZ
33 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Apache Junction, AZ to Dudleyville, AZ covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phoenix–Globe Highway, Winkelman-Superior Highway, North Highway 177. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.7 miles from Apache Junction, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 43m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Apache Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (US 80 Hist / West Old West Highway): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 80 Hist): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Apache Junction, AZ and Dudleyville, AZ, road signs point toward Kearny and Winkelman.
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