Origin
Sacaton, AZ
Evening in Sacaton on Sunday
Local time
6:32 PM
MST
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sacaton, AZ to Superior, AZ
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
54.5 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
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6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sacaton, AZ
András Nyemczovszky
Superior, AZ
Muhaimin Abdul Aziz
Trip Overview
The drive from Sacaton, AZ to Superior, AZ covers 54.5 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Sacaton Road, I-10, Florence-Coolidge Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.85 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
27.3 miles from Sacaton, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 54.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Sacaton Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Sacaton, AZ to Superior, AZ is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sacaton, AZ to Superior, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Sacaton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florence-Coolidge Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Butte Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Pinal Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oracle Junction–Florence Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 60 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Sacaton Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sacaton, AZ and Superior, AZ.
1
Start on South Main Street
72 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Sacaton Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East Sacaton Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
4
Continue on Florence-Coolidge Highway
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Florence-Coolidge Highway
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
187 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
6
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
7
Turn right onto East Butte Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Butte Avenue
8
Turn left onto North Pinal Parkway
16 mi
·
19 min
·
North Pinal Parkway
9
Continue on Oracle Junction–Florence Highway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Oracle Junction–Florence Highway
10
Take the ramp right toward US 60 East: Superior, Globe
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 60 East: Superior, Globe
11
Merge slight left onto Phoenix–Globe Highway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Phoenix–Globe Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Kearny, Winkelman
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Kearny, Winkelman
13
Turn left onto South Magma Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Magma Avenue
14
Arrive at your destination
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 27.3 miles from Sacaton, AZ, or about 38m into the drive.
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 54.5 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.3 miles or 38m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Superior, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sacaton, 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 Sacaton, AZ
This is one driving day of about 54.5 miles and 1h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sacaton, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.3 mi from Sacaton, AZ · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 54.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Sacaton, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Superior, AZ
The final approach into Superior, 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 Superior, 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
$10.85 one way
$21.69 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $11.45 | $22.91 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.11 | $24.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.72 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.63 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Superior, AZ
Evening in Superior on Sunday
Local time
6:32 PM
MST
Current temp
55°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 16m 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 Sacaton, AZ to Superior, AZ covers 54.5 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Sacaton Road, I-10, Florence-Coolidge Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.3 miles from Sacaton, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.85 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.
The drive from Sacaton, AZ to Superior, AZ is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sacaton, AZ to Superior, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sacaton, AZ to Superior, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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