Origin
Thatcher, AZ
Afternoon in Thatcher on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
MST
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thatcher, AZ to Buckeye, AZ
Drive Time
3h 29m
Distance
201.7 mi
325 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 17m
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6 AM
3h 29m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 35m
3 PM
3h 39m
5 PM
3h 52m
8 PM
3h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thatcher, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Buckeye, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Thatcher, AZ to Buckeye, AZ covers 201.7 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Globe-Lordsburg Highway, East Center Street, East Ash Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.14 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
100.8 miles from Thatcher, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 29m drive with frequent turns across 201.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Globe-Lordsburg Highway 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Thatcher, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Globe-Lordsburg Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Center Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Ash Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Hill Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Live Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Globe-Lordsburg Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thatcher, AZ and Buckeye, AZ.
1
Start on West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Globe-Lordsburg Highway
3
Continue on East Center Street
66 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
East Center Street
4
Continue on East Ash Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Ash Street
5
Turn right onto South Hill Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Hill Street
6
Turn left onto East Oak Street
367 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Oak Street
7
Turn right onto North Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Broad Street
8
Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
9
Continue on US 60
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 60
10
Continue on West Live Oak Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Live Oak Street
11
Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
43 mi
·
55 min
·
Phoenix–Globe Highway
12
Continue on Superstition Freeway
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Superstition Freeway
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 10 North
14
Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Papago Freeway
16
Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Papago Freeway
17
Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
18
Continue on Papago Freeway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Papago Freeway
19
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Buckeye
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Buckeye
21
Continue on South Miller Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Miller Road
22
Continue on North 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
23
Turn left onto East Monroe Avenue
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Monroe Avenue
24
Arrive at your destination
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 100.8 miles from Thatcher, AZ, or about 1h 44m 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 80 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.8 miles or 1h 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 2h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Buckeye, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Thatcher, 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 Thatcher, AZ
This is one driving day of about 201.7 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Thatcher, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.8 mi from Thatcher, AZ · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.8 miles from Thatcher, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Buckeye, AZ
The final approach into Buckeye, 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 Buckeye, 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
$40.14 one way
$80.28 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $42.39 | $84.78 |
| premium | $5.59 | $44.37 | $88.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.81 | $89.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.5 | 0 | $21.18 | $9.68 |
| Efficient EV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.65 | $8.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.7 | 1 | $28.24 | $12.91 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Buckeye, AZ
Afternoon in Buckeye on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
MST
Current temp
56°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
8 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 29m 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 Thatcher, AZ to Buckeye, AZ covers 201.7 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Globe-Lordsburg Highway, East Center Street, East Ash Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.8 miles from Thatcher, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.14 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 straightforward 3h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Thatcher, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Thatcher, AZ to Buckeye, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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