Buckeye, AZ Road Trips
Drivers starting from Buckeye, AZ have 6 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Desert Southwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 61-mile quick runs to 225-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Buckeye, AZ head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
224.7 mi
Bullhead City, AZ
Quickest Drive
1h 16m
Sun Lakes, AZ
Plan Around Buckeye, AZ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Buckeye, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Buckeye, AZ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Buckeye, AZ
Driving from Buckeye, AZ
On average, trips departing from Buckeye, AZ run 174 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 29m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 225 miles (4h 28m), while the shortest is just 61 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Buckeye, AZ most often head toward Bullhead City, AZ (224.7 mi, 4h 28m), Sierra Vista, AZ (221.5 mi, 4h 5m), Snowflake, AZ (207.1 mi, 4h 17m), Safford, AZ (201.1 mi, 4h 19m), and Avra Valley, AZ (130.1 mi, 2h 32m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.53 per gallon. For the typical 174-mile trip from Buckeye, AZ, budget about $31 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Buckeye, AZ and 1 routes heading into Buckeye, AZ, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 61 to 225 miles.
The longest mapped route from Buckeye, AZ covers 225 miles and takes approximately 4h 28m. Shorter options start at just 61 miles.
The average route from Buckeye, AZ runs about 174 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 29m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.53/gallon for regular), the average 174-mile trip from Buckeye, AZ costs roughly $31 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Buckeye, AZ include Bullhead City, AZ, Sierra Vista, AZ, Snowflake, AZ and Safford, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Buckeye, AZ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
99,844
Median Income
$98,778
Median Home Value
$384,100
Median Age
35.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Buckeye, AZ at a Glance
Founded
1888
Elevation
869 ft
Area
375 mi²
Notable People from Buckeye, AZ
A sampling of people born in Buckeye, AZ.
Kole Calhoun
1987
baseball player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Buckeye, AZ.
Buckeye Union High School
Buckeye, Arizona, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q986528), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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