Douglas, AZ Road Trips
Drivers starting from Douglas, AZ have 8 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 220-mile quick runs to 437-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Douglas, AZ head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
437.4 mi
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Quickest Drive
3h 44m
Casa Grande, AZ
Plan Around Douglas, AZ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Douglas, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Douglas, AZ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Douglas, AZ
Douglas, AZ to Lake Havasu City, AZ
Douglas, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ
Douglas, AZ to Yuma, AZ
Douglas, AZ to Goodyear, AZ
Douglas, AZ to Glendale, AZ
Douglas, AZ to Phoenix, AZ
Douglas, AZ to Mesa, AZ
Douglas, AZ to Chandler, AZ
Driving from Douglas, AZ
The typical drive from Douglas, AZ covers about 296 miles and takes around 5h 37m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 437 miles (8h 11m), while the shortest is just 220 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Douglas, AZ include Lake Havasu City, AZ (437.4 mi, 8h 11m), Flagstaff, AZ (380.9 mi, 7h 2m), Yuma, AZ (362.5 mi, 6h 37m), Goodyear, AZ (252.3 mi, 4h 53m), and Glendale, AZ (246.6 mi, 4h 45m). 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 296-mile trip from Douglas, AZ, budget about $58 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 mapped routes leaving Douglas, AZ and 4 routes heading into Douglas, AZ, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 220 to 437 miles.
The longest mapped route from Douglas, AZ covers 437 miles and takes approximately 8h 11m. Shorter options start at just 220 miles.
The average route from Douglas, AZ runs about 296 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 37m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 296-mile trip from Douglas, AZ costs roughly $58 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Douglas, AZ include Lake Havasu City, AZ, Flagstaff, AZ, Yuma, AZ and Goodyear, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Douglas, AZ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
16,118
Median Income
$39,350
Median Home Value
$138,200
Median Age
34.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Douglas, AZ
Douglas is a town in Cochise County, Southeast Arizona. While known primarily as a gateway to Mexico, its small downtown core has a few well-preserved examples of early 20th-century architecture. The town is also noted as the temporary residence of Thornton Wilder, who wrote most of his classic 1967 novel The Eighth Day while based here.
1 Douglas Visitor Center, 345 16th St, ☏ +1 520-417-7344, fax: +1 520-364-6304, [email protected]. Offers a helpful map for walking tours.
1 Grand Theatre, 1139 N G Ave, ☏ +1 520-364-6144. On the National Register of Historic Places, Ginger Rogers, Anna Pavlova, and John Philip Sousa all performed here. The theatre was closed in 1958, and after decades of neglect is undergoing a complete restoration. It is not yet open to the public, but the ornate facade can be appreciated from the outside. 2 Douglas Williams House, 1001 D Ave, ☏ +1 520-364-7370, [email protected]. W 10AM-4PM, Sa noon-4PM. A small museum displaying historic photographs and memorabilia from the area. 3 Border Air Museum, E 10th St and Airport Rd, ☏ +1 520-364-2478. Summer M-F noon-4PM, Sa 11AM-3PM. A small museum dedicated to the history of cross-border aviation in Douglas.
1 Cochise County Fair, 3677 N Leslie Canyon Rd, ☏ +1 520-364-3819. all day. Held annually in late September. Attractions include animal exhibits, amusement rides, and rodeo events. $6 adult.
1 Border Taco, 103 E 5th St, ☏ +1 520-364-6196. Daily 7:30AM-10PM. A very popular Mexican fast-food restaurant, with good burritos, flautas, and caldos (soups). The service can be a little disorganized, but the food is worth the wait. Burritos $3-6, soups $7. (updated May 2016) 2 Chatitas Mexican Restaurant, 301 E 10th St (entrance on Pan American Ave), ☏ +1 520-364-1144. Daily 7:30AM-9PM. One of the most popular Mexican restaurants in town. Mains $8-12. (updated May 2016) 3 El Chef, 1057 11th St, ☏ +1 520-364-5765. Su M 7AM-3PM, Tu-Sa 7AM-8PM. Good Mexican food, particularly popular for breakfast. 4 Grand Café, 1119 G Ave, ☏ +1 520-364-2344. Serves Sonoran Mexican cuisine. Service can sometimes be a bit spotty, but the food is usually very good. 5 La Fiesta Café, 1844 E 10th St, ☏ +1 520-805-0033. Daily 10AM-8PM. Excellent Mexican food, very friendly people.
1 Saddle & Spur Tavern, 1046 G Ave (Gadsden Hotel), ☏ +1 520-364-4481. Known for the assortment of cattle brands displayed on the walls. For a description of the hotel, see listing below.
1 Gadsden Hotel, 1046 G Ave, ☏ +1 520-364-4481, fax: +1 520-364-4005, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. A National Historic site which in its heyday hosted the likes of John Wayne, Spencer Tracy, and Thornton Wilder. It is widely believed to be haunted by several ghosts, one of them headless. The mezzanine features a 42-foot long Tiffany stained glass mural as well as an Italian marble staircase, and has featured in several films. $60-150/night. (updated May 2016) 2 Travelers Motel, 1030 E 19th St, ☏ +1 520-364-8434. Check-in: noon, check-out: 11AM. An older but well-maintained motel. Has an outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi, as well as on-site restaurant. $39+. (updated May 2016)
Douglas is most easily reached by driving Highway 80 or Highway 191 south from I-10.
The town is pedestrian-friendly, and most sights and restaurants are within easy walking distance. There is no public transportation, so a car is needed to go further afield.
Travel tips adapted from Douglas (Arizona) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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