Traveling from Bylas to Phoenix covers 132.2 miles across the Desert Southwest, typically requiring about 2 hours and 21 minutes of driving time. Because the trip is relatively short, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $26 on fuel for the journey, making it an affordable transit between these two Arizona locations. The route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, utilizing the Globe-Lordsburg Highway, Route 105, and East Ash Street to reach your destination. If you are looking for a straightforward way to navigate across the region, this drive provides a practical, direct connection.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66 miles from Bylas, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Phoenix–Globe Highway
42.9 mi
55m
Globe-Lordsburg Highway
41.9 mi
51m
Superstition Freeway
27.1 mi
31m
Maricopa Freeway
6.8 mi
7m
US 60
4.5 mi
8m
East Ash Street
2.3 mi
4m
West Live Oak Street
1.9 mi
3m
North Broad Street
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Phoenix–Globe Highway
— 42.9 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bylas, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.
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Start on Indian Route 105
485 ft·22 sec·Indian Route 105
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Turn right
0.1 mi·27 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 70
42 mi·51 min·Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Continue on US 70; AZ 77
2.3 mi·4 min·East Ash Street
5
Turn right onto South Hill Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·South Hill Street
6
Turn left onto East Oak Street
366 ft·11 sec·East Oak Street
7
Turn right onto North Broad Street
0.5 mi·53 sec·North Broad Street
8
Continue on US 60
1.4 mi·2 min·North Broad Street
9
Continue on US 60
4.0 mi·7 min·US 60
10
Continue on US 60
1.9 mi·3 min·West Live Oak Street
11
Continue on US 60
43 mi·55 min·Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist
27 mi·31 min·Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 60
0.6 mi·38 sec·US 60
Toward I 10 North
14
Merge onto I 10; US 60
4.9 mi·5 min·Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
1.9 mi·2 min·Maricopa Freeway
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: FlagstaffUse the slight right lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 195BToward 7th Street, Central AvenueUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto East Maricopa Freeway
134 ft·2 sec·East Maricopa Freeway
18
Turn right onto South 7th Street
1.3 mi·2 min·South 7th Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.5 mi·1 min·East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
West Washington Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy, non-highway route, plan to leave early in the day to give yourself plenty of daylight for navigating the local roads. With no designated stops included in the 132.2-mile itinerary, build in your own flexibility for rest breaks to break up the technical driving. Budgeting $26 for fuel covers your basic needs, but keeping a little extra set aside is always a wise move for local travel. A key tip for this specific route is to stay alert on the Globe-Lordsburg Highway, as the lack of long highway stretches means you will be managing consistent turns rather than cruising on autopilot. By keeping a steady pace and staying mindful of the road's layout, you can make the trip to Phoenix both safe and efficient.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66 miles from Bylas, AZ, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 29 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Phoenix, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bylas, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bylas, AZ
This is one driving day of about 132 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Bylas, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Phoenix–Globe Highway for about 42.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 122.6 and 131.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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122.6 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|US 60
Keep slight left at fork onto US 60 toward I 10 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 10 North
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123.2 mi into trip|~2h 39m in|I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway
Merge onto I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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128 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|US 60 / Maricopa Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Maricopa Freeway toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
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130 mi into trip|~2h 47m in
Take the exit toward 7th Street, Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 195B
Toward 7th Street, Central Avenue
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131.5 mi into trip|~2h 50m in|East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.30 one way
$52.59 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$27.83
$55.66
premium
$5.59
$29.06
$58.11
diesel
$5.61
$29.14
$58.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.6
0
$13.86
$6.34
Efficient EV
33
0
$11.55
$5.28
EV Truck/SUV
52.8
0
$18.48
$8.45
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Bylas, AZ
Night
in Bylas on Saturday
Local time
10:58 PM
MST
Current temp
75°F
Sunny
NW 9 to 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Phoenix, AZ
Night
in Phoenix on Saturday
Local time
10:58 PM
MST
Current temp
93°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
87°F
Superior, AZ
66 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 81.9
Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
$10
near mile 59.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, keeping you on local roads for the entire 132.2-mile distance. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches—not even on Route 105—you should be prepared for frequent adjustments and varying road conditions. The character of the drive is defined by these technical sections, which make for a more engaging, hands-on experience than typical high-speed transit. As you transition from the quiet of Bylas toward the busy metropolitan area of Phoenix, the nature of the pavement and the intensity of the turns will keep you focused throughout the 2-hour and 21-minute duration.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.9 mi on Phoenix–Globe Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 122.6 miles in near US 60.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 132 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 122.6 miles (US 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 123.2 miles (I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 128 miles (US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona, the most populous city in the American Southwest. Warm and sunny winter weather have ensured a thriving tourism industry, and the city has become the region's primary political, cultural, economic, and transportation center. Phoenix is extremely hot and dry in the summertime, so always have sunscreen with you! It had about 1,625,000 residents in 2021, and is the fifth largest city in the United States.
Top landmarks
•Arizona State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Arizona
•Phoenix Art Museum — art museum in Phoenix, Arizona
•St. Mary's Basilica — Roman Catholic church in Phoenix, Arizona
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 132 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.9 miles on Phoenix–Globe Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Phoenix, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 122.6 miles (US 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 123.2 miles (I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 128 miles (US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Tonto National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Phoenix, AZ before heading back.
