Sun City, AZ Road Trips
Drivers starting from Sun City, AZ have 7 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Desert Southwest. Most drives stay under 46 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Sun City, AZ spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
140.1 mi
Flagstaff, AZ
Quickest Drive
12m
Glendale, AZ
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Driving from Sun City, AZ
Expect an average of 46 miles and about 56m behind the wheel when leaving Sun City, AZ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 140 miles (2h 31m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Sun City, AZ include Flagstaff, AZ (140.1 mi, 2h 31m), Casa Grande, AZ (70.4 mi, 1h 24m), Chandler, AZ (44.6 mi, 56m), Tempe Junction, AZ (31.6 mi, 41m), and Phoenix, AZ (16 mi, 29m). 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 46-mile trip from Sun City, AZ, budget about $9 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Sun City, AZ and 0 routes heading into Sun City, AZ, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 140 miles.
The longest mapped route from Sun City, AZ covers 140 miles and takes approximately 2h 31m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.
The average route from Sun City, AZ runs about 46 miles with a drive time of roughly 56m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 46-mile trip from Sun City, AZ costs roughly $9 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Sun City, AZ include Flagstaff, AZ, Casa Grande, AZ, Chandler, AZ and Tempe Junction, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Traveler Guide to Sun City, AZ
Sun City is a suburb 20 miles (30km) northwest of downtown Phoenix, Arizona. It was built as a planned retirement community in Maricopa County in the 1960s. An adjacent retirement community Sun City West was built in the late 1970s; there is also a Sun City Grand. Directly northwest of the three "Sun City" suburbs is Surprise, Arizona.
1 Gold Rush Day’s, Wickenburg (take the US 60). Founded more than 75 years ago, this event celebrates Wickenburg’s heritage as a gold mining town.
Mercer's Restaurant, 9720 W Peoria Ave, Peoria, ☏ +1 623-972-0933. Pastries and pie; American breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Quality Inn & Suites Phoenix NW - Sun City, 11201 Grand Ave, ☏ +1 623 933-8211, toll-free: +1-800-253-2168, fax: +1 623 933-5062. Offers, free-wifi and breakfast but has paid parking. Is handicap-accessible and has a pool + air conditioning. $118 (Feb 2022). Best Western Plus Surprise-Phoenix Nw, 13337 W. Grand Ave, Surprise, ☏ +1 623-544-6874. $135 (Feb 2022). Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Surprise, 12477 W Bell Rd, Surprise, ☏ +1 623-850-3931. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Beautiful, clean, very well kept hotel, and helpful staff. $121 (Feb 2022). Comfort Inn & Suites Surprise Near Sun City West, 16741 N Greasewood St, Surprise, ☏ +1 480-561-2838. Beautiful and clean. Friendly staff. $149 (Feb 2022). Hampton Inn, 14783 W Grand Ave, Surprise, ☏ +1 623-537-9122. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Attractive, modern, clean. Big TV in the lobby. $234 (Feb 2022). Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Surprise (Holiday Inn Express), 16540 N Bullard, Surprise, ☏ +1 623-975-5540. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11:30AM. $199 (Feb 2022).
Sun City Visitors Center, 16824 N 99th Ave, ☏ +1 623-977-5000, toll-free: +1-800-437-8146, fax: +1 623-977-4224, [email protected]. M-Sa 9AM-4PM (winter), 9AM-12:30PM (summer).
Travel tips adapted from Sun City (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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