Origin
Fortuna Foothills, AZ
Morning in Fortuna Foothills on Thursday
Local time
10:13 AM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Dome, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
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 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fortuna Foothills, AZ
Brent Singleton
Trip Overview
The drive from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Dome, AZ covers 13.4 miles and takes about 30m 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, San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway, South Fortuna Road 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 $2.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m 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 30m drive with frequent turns across 13.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 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 0.1 miles in near East 40th Street.
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 30m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 40th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Foothills Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 40th Street
At end of road, turn left onto East 40th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Foothills Boulevard
Turn left onto South Foothills Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 8 / Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 8 / Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward Fortuna Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Fortuna Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route of Butterfield Stage | 4.2 mi | 16m |
| San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| South Fortuna Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Blue Star Memorial Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| East 16th Street | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| South Foothills Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| East 40th Street | 0.1 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 Fortuna Foothills, AZ and Dome, AZ.
1
Start on South Sheryl Drive
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Sheryl Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto East 40th Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East 40th Street
3
Turn left onto South Foothills Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Foothills Boulevard
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
5
Merge onto I 8
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Blue Star Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward Fortuna Road
7
Turn right onto South Fortuna Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Fortuna Road
8
Turn right onto US 95
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 16th Street
9
Continue on US 95
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway
10
Turn right onto Route of Butterfield Stage
4.2 mi
·
16 min
·
Route of Butterfield Stage
11
Arrive at destination
Route of Butterfield Stage
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.34 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
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.
Destination
Dome, AZ
Morning in Dome on Thursday
Local time
10:13 AM
MST
Current temp
87°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
28 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
30m 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 Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Dome, AZ covers 13.4 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route of Butterfield Stage, San Luis–Yuma–Quartzsite Highway, South Fortuna Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Fortuna Foothills, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.67 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 30m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 40th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (South Foothills Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Dome, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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