Sun Lakes, AZ Road Trips
Sitting in the Desert Southwest, Sun Lakes, AZ is a local road trip base with 11 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 65 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Sun Lakes, AZ spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
11
Longest Drive
189.6 mi
Yuma, AZ
Quickest Drive
28m
Tempe, AZ
Plan Around Sun Lakes, AZ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Sun Lakes, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Sun Lakes, AZ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Sun Lakes, AZ
Sun Lakes, AZ to Yuma, AZ
Sun Lakes, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ
Sun Lakes, AZ to Buckeye, AZ
Sun Lakes, AZ to Surprise, AZ
Sun Lakes, AZ to Avondale, AZ
Sun Lakes, AZ to Peoria, AZ
Sun Lakes, AZ to Glendale, AZ
Sun Lakes, AZ to Phoenix, AZ
Sun Lakes, AZ to Tempe Junction, AZ
Sun Lakes, AZ to Tempe, AZ
Driving from Sun Lakes, AZ
The typical drive from Sun Lakes, AZ covers about 65 miles and takes around 1h 18m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 190 miles (3h 25m), while the shortest is just 18 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Sun Lakes, AZ most often head toward Yuma, AZ (189.6 mi, 3h 25m), Flagstaff, AZ (168.9 mi, 3h 4m), Buckeye, AZ (60.9 mi, 1h 16m), Surprise, AZ (51.8 mi, 1h 6m), and Avondale, AZ (39.7 mi, 53m). 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 65-mile trip from Sun Lakes, AZ, budget about $13 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 10 mapped routes leaving Sun Lakes, AZ and 1 routes heading into Sun Lakes, AZ, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 18 to 190 miles.
The longest mapped route from Sun Lakes, AZ covers 190 miles and takes approximately 3h 25m. Shorter options start at just 18 miles.
The average route from Sun Lakes, AZ runs about 65 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 18m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 65-mile trip from Sun Lakes, AZ costs roughly $13 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 Lakes, AZ include Yuma, AZ, Flagstaff, AZ, Buckeye, AZ and Surprise, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Sun Lakes, AZ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
14,079
Median Income
$63,545
Median Home Value
$425,500
Median Age
73.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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