Trip from Dome, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Route of Butterfield Stage, South Fortuna Road, San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from Dome, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Dome, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ?

The route from Dome, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

31m

Distance

13.2 mi

21 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 29m ★

6 AM

0h 31m

8 AM

0h 36m

10 AM

0h 33m

12 PM

0h 32m

3 PM

0h 33m

5 PM

0h 36m

8 PM

0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dome, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ covers 13.2 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Route of Butterfield Stage, South Fortuna Road, San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on Route of Butterfield Stage. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.63 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 13.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Route of Butterfield Stage is the longest continuous segment at about 4.2 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 around 4.2 miles in near US 95 / San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (US 95 / San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (South Fortuna Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (East 40th Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3

4.2 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 95 / San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

Turn left onto US 95 / San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

Navigation decision point

5

8.2 mi into trip | ~21m in | South Fortuna Road

Turn left onto South Fortuna Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

3

11.2 mi into trip | ~27m in | East 40th Street

Turn left onto East 40th Street

Navigation decision point

3

13.1 mi into trip | ~30m in | South Sheryl Drive

Turn left onto South Sheryl Drive

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Route of Butterfield Stage	4.2 mi	16m
South Fortuna Road	3 mi	5m
San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway	2.6 mi	3m
East 40th Street	1.9 mi	3m
East 16th Street	1.4 mi	1m
South Sheryl Drive	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Route of Butterfield Stage — 4.2 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dome, AZ and Fortuna Foothills, AZ.

1

Start on Route of Butterfield Stage

4.2 mi · 16 min · Route of Butterfield Stage

2

Turn left onto US 95

2.6 mi · 3 min · San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway

3

Continue on US 95

1.4 mi · 1 min · East 16th Street

Use the left lane.

4

Turn left onto South Fortuna Road

3.0 mi · 5 min · South Fortuna Road

Use the left lane.

5

Turn left onto East 40th Street

1.9 mi · 3 min · East 40th Street

6

Turn left onto South Sheryl Drive

0.1 mi · 26 sec · South Sheryl Drive

7

Arrive at destination

South Sheryl Drive

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.63 one way

$5.26 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$2.78	$5.57
premium	$5.59	$2.91	$5.81
diesel	$5.61	$2.91	$5.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	4	$1.39	$0.63
Efficient EV	3.3	$1.15	$0.53
EV Truck/SUV	5.3	$1.85	$0.84

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Dome, AZ

Evening in Dome on Thursday

Local time

7:21 PM

MST

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 12:28PM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 12:28PM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Destination

Fortuna Foothills, AZ

Evening in Fortuna Foothills on Thursday

Local time

7:21 PM

MST

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

29 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

31m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Dome, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ covers 13.2 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Route of Butterfield Stage, South Fortuna Road, San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 6.6 miles from Dome, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.63 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 31m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles (US 95 / San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway): Navigation decision point; at 8.2 miles (South Fortuna Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (East 40th Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Dome, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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