Origin
Bylas, AZ
Night in Bylas on Saturday
Local time
11:03 PM
MST
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bylas, AZ to Safford, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
33.4 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bylas, AZ
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Safford, AZ
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Bylas to Safford covers a straightforward 33.4-mile stretch across the Desert Southwest. Expect to spend about 46 minutes behind the wheel, making this a quick and efficient transit that works perfectly as a half-day trip. You will primarily navigate via the Globe-Lordsburg Highway before transitioning onto West Thatcher Boulevard and West Main Street. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, this drive is highly accessible for those looking to travel between these two Arizona points. Since both locations reside within the same desert region, you will experience a consistent environment throughout your journey. It is an ideal route if you prefer to keep your travel time short and your planning simple.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Globe-Lordsburg Highway | 29.3 mi | 37m |
| West Thatcher Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West 5th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Indian Route 105 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 1st Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Globe-Lordsburg Highway
— 29.3 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bylas, AZ and Safford, AZ.
1
Start on Indian Route 105
485 ft
·
22 sec
·
Indian Route 105
2
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 70
29 mi
·
37 min
·
Globe-Lordsburg Highway
4
Continue on US 70
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
5
Continue on US 70
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Thatcher Boulevard
6
Continue on US 70
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 5th Street
7
Turn right onto US 191
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
South 1st Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
US 191
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from Bylas, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 33.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 70 / Globe-Lordsburg Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 70 / Globe-Lordsburg Highway
Navigation decision point
3
33.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 191 / South 1st Avenue
Turn right onto US 191 / South 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.65 one way
$13.31 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Safford, AZ
Night in Safford on Saturday
Local time
11:03 PM
MST
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
34 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since the highway share is 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed, multi-lane traffic. The majority of your time will be spent on the Globe-Lordsburg Highway, which accounts for a 29.3-mile stretch of the trip. As you maneuver through the turns, you will notice the road character remains consistent until you reach the local streets of Safford. This is a hands-on driving experience where the road surface and layout define the pace of your journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.3 mi on Globe-Lordsburg Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bylas, AZ to Safford, AZ is easy. At 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 70 / Globe-Lordsburg Highway): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles (US 191 / South 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.3 miles on Globe-Lordsburg Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 70 / Globe-Lordsburg Highway): Navigation decision point; at 33.4 miles (US 191 / South 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Safford, AZ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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