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Buckeye, AZ Road Trips

Drivers starting from Buckeye, AZ have 24 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Desert Southwest. Most drives stay under 104 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Buckeye, AZ head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

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Trip Routes

34

Longest Drive

224.7 mi

Bullhead City, AZ

Quickest Drive

27m

Goodyear, AZ

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Trips from Buckeye, AZ

Driving from Buckeye, AZ

On average, trips departing from Buckeye, AZ run 104 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 3m. 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 15 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Buckeye, AZ most often head toward Bullhead City, AZ (224.7 mi, 4h 28m), Safford, AZ (201.1 mi, 4h 19m), Kingman, AZ (188.6 mi, 3h 50m), Green Valley, AZ (174.7 mi, 3h 14m), and Tucson, AZ (151.7 mi, 2h 50m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 104-mile trip from Buckeye, AZ, budget about $20 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 24 mapped routes leaving Buckeye, AZ and 10 routes heading into Buckeye, AZ, covering 34 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 225 miles.

The longest mapped route from Buckeye, AZ covers 225 miles and takes approximately 4h 28m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.

The average route from Buckeye, AZ runs about 104 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 3m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 104-mile trip from Buckeye, AZ costs roughly $20 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, Safford, AZ, Kingman, AZ and Green Valley, 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.

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