Origin
Bagdad, AZ
Afternoon in Bagdad on Thursday
Local time
3:23 PM
MST
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bagdad, AZ to Phoenix, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
117.6 mi
189 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 53m
★
6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bagdad, AZ
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Phoenix, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bagdad, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers 117.6 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, Grand Avenue, Santa Maria-Bagdad Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.4 miles on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.43 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.8 miles from Bagdad, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 117.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 4m drive with frequent turns across 117.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 43.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near North Lindahl.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 117.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (North Lindahl): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 58.7 miles (US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
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North Lindahl
At end of road, turn right onto North Lindahl
Navigation decision point
4
4.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
58.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
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US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
82 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
|
US 60 / Grand Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Grand Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
117.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 3m in
|
North 1st Street
Turn right onto North 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wickenburg–Kingman Highway | 43.4 mi | 55m |
| Grand Avenue | 41 mi | 1h 2m |
| Santa Maria-Bagdad Highway | 10.9 mi | 19m |
| Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Hillside-Bagdad Highway | 4 mi | 7m |
| Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Lindahl Road | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| East Wickenburg Way | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
— 43.4 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bagdad, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.
1
Start on this road
2.1 mi
·
13 min
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto North Lindahl
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Lindahl
3
Continue on Lindahl Road
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lindahl Road
4
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
5
Continue on AZ 96
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Hillside-Bagdad Highway
6
Turn right onto AZ 97
11 mi
·
19 min
·
Santa Maria-Bagdad Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
8
Merge onto US 93
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
9
Continue on US 93
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
Wickenburg-Kingman Highway
10
Merge onto US 93
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
12
Enter roundabout onto US 93
138 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
13
Continue on US 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
14
Enter roundabout onto US 93
139 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
15
Continue on US 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
18
Continue on US 93
104 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 93
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wickenburg–Kingman Highway
20
Enter roundabout onto US 60
201 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Wickenburg Way
21
Continue on US 60
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wickenburg Way
22
Continue on US 60
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
23
Continue on US 60
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on US 60
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
25
Continue on US 60
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
31 mi
·
48 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on Grand Avenue
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left / right / straight lanes.
28
Turn left onto US 80 Hist
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Van Buren Street
29
Turn slight right onto North 1st Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
30
Turn left onto West Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Adams Street
31
Turn right onto North 1st Street
408 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 1st Street
32
Turn right onto East Washington Street
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Washington Street
33
Arrive at destination
West Washington Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.8 miles from Bagdad, AZ, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.4 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 26 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.8 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Phoenix, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bagdad, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bagdad, AZ
This is one driving day of about 117.6 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Bagdad, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Wickenburg–Kingman Highway for about 43.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.8 mi from Bagdad, AZ · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.8 miles from Bagdad, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Phoenix, AZ
The final approach into Phoenix, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Phoenix, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.43 one way
$46.85 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $24.79 | $49.59 |
| premium | $5.59 | $25.89 | $51.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.96 | $51.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.35 | $5.64 |
| Efficient EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.29 | $4.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47 | 0 | $16.46 | $7.53 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Phoenix, AZ
Afternoon in Phoenix on Thursday
Local time
3:23 PM
MST
Current temp
93°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 4m 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 Bagdad, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers 117.6 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wickenburg–Kingman Highway, Grand Avenue, Santa Maria-Bagdad Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.8 miles from Bagdad, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 117.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (North Lindahl): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 58.7 miles (US 93 / Wickenburg–Kingman Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Bagdad, AZ to Phoenix, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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