Origin
Wickenburg, AZ
Afternoon in Wickenburg on Sunday
Local time
4:11 PM
MST
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wickenburg, AZ to Phoenix, AZ
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
53.8 mi
87 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 15m
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6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wickenburg, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Phoenix, AZ
Carter Marchant
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Wickenburg to Phoenix, you are looking at a straightforward 66-mile journey through the heart of the Desert Southwest. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 10 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your route will primarily take you along East Wickenburg Way, the Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway, and Grand Avenue. With an estimated fuel cost of just $13, this is an economical way to move between the two locations. Because the entire trip stays within the state of Arizona, you will experience a consistent regional atmosphere throughout the drive.
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
26.9 miles from Wickenburg, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will find that this route avoids traditional highway driving entirely, as the highway share is 0 percent. Navigating the transition from the quieter stretches of East Wickenburg Way into the more developed corridors of Grand Avenue keeps the experience engaging. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road, you should be ready for frequent changes in traffic flow and turns. The road’s personality reflects its role as a primary connection between these two desert hubs, offering a practical, direct path.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 41 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 early in the drive near US 60 / East Wickenburg Way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 20m 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: near the start (US 60 / East Wickenburg Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 60 / East Wickenburg Way): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.2 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 60 / East Wickenburg Way
Turn right onto US 60 / East Wickenburg Way
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 60 / East Wickenburg Way
Enter roundabout onto US 60 / East Wickenburg Way
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
18.2 mi into trip
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~23m in
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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.
4
53.5 mi into trip
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~1h 19m in
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West Adams Street
Turn left onto West Adams Street
Navigation decision point
5
53.7 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
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North 1st Street
Turn right onto North 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue | 41 mi | 1h 2m |
| Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| East Wickenburg Way | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| West Van Buren Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North 1st Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Adams Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Avenue
— 41 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wickenburg, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.
1
Start on South Tegner Street
157 ft
·
12 sec
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South Tegner Street
2
Turn right onto US 60
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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East Wickenburg Way
3
Enter roundabout onto US 60
3 ft
·
0 sec
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East Wickenburg Way
4
Continue on US 60
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Wickenburg Way
5
Continue on US 60
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
6
Continue on US 60
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on US 60
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
8
Continue on US 60
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
31 mi
·
48 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Grand Avenue
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left / right / straight lanes.
11
Turn left onto US 80 Hist
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Van Buren Street
12
Turn slight right onto North 1st Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
13
Turn left onto West Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Adams Street
14
Turn right onto North 1st Street
408 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 1st Street
15
Turn right onto East Washington Street
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Washington Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Washington Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 10-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule. You won't need to worry about planning for major rest stops, as there are zero required stops along the way. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the roads means you should stay alert, especially as you approach the busier Phoenix area. Budgeting your $13 for fuel before you leave Wickenburg is a simple way to ensure a stress-free departure. Use the lack of designated stops to your advantage by planning your arrival timing around local traffic patterns in Phoenix to ensure a smooth finish to your drive.
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 26.9 miles from Wickenburg, AZ, or about 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41 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 53.8 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.9 miles or 36m 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 5m
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 Wickenburg, 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 Wickenburg, AZ
This is one driving day of about 53.8 miles and 1h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Wickenburg, 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.
The longest stretch is on Grand Avenue for about 41 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.9 mi from Wickenburg, AZ · 36m 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 53.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Wickenburg, 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
$10.71 one way
$21.41 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $11.31 | $22.61 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.95 | $23.90 |
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: 18.8 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 | 16.1 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
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
Phoenix, AZ
Afternoon in Phoenix on Sunday
Local time
4:11 PM
MST
Current temp
61°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
9 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
1h 20m 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 Wickenburg, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers 53.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Avenue, Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway, East Wickenburg Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.9 miles from Wickenburg, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.71 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 1h 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60 / East Wickenburg Way): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 60 / East Wickenburg Way): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.2 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wickenburg, AZ to Phoenix, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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