San Luis, AZ Road Trips
Drivers starting from San Luis, AZ have 3 mapped routes to choose from, making it a accessible departure city in the Desert Southwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 202-mile quick runs to 204-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from San Luis, AZ head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
337.3 mi
Flagstaff, AZ
Quickest Drive
3h 50m
Peoria, AZ
Plan Around San Luis, AZ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if San Luis, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From San Luis, AZ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from San Luis, AZ
Driving from San Luis, AZ
The typical drive from San Luis, AZ covers about 203 miles and takes around 3h 53m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 204 miles (3h 55m), while the shortest is just 202 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from San Luis, AZ are Phoenix, AZ (204.1 mi, 3h 53m), Glendale, AZ (202.5 mi, 3h 55m), and Alhambra, AZ (202 mi, 3h 51m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.54 per gallon. For the typical 203-mile trip from San Luis, AZ, budget about $36 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 3 mapped routes leaving San Luis, AZ and 5 routes heading into San Luis, AZ, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 202 to 204 miles.
The longest mapped route from San Luis, AZ covers 204 miles and takes approximately 3h 55m. Shorter options start at just 202 miles.
The average route from San Luis, AZ runs about 203 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 53m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.54/gallon for regular), the average 203-mile trip from San Luis, AZ costs roughly $36 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from San Luis, AZ include Phoenix, AZ, Glendale, AZ and Alhambra, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
San Luis, AZ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
35,998
Median Income
$57,364
Median Home Value
$197,400
Median Age
33.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
San Luis, AZ at a Glance
Founded
1930
Elevation
131 ft
Area
32 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q80018), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to San Luis, AZ
San Luis is a town in Western Arizona. It is across the US-Mexico border from San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora.
San Luis is at the southern terminus of US-95. 1 Greyhound, 721 N Main St, toll-free: +1 800-231-2222. As this just a pick-up and drop-off point, tickets should be purchased beforehand online or over the phone.
Travel tips adapted from San Luis (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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