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Distance from Thunderbird Valley Number Two , Arizona to Sonoran Desert National Monument , Arizona

Driving Distance
62.4 mi 100.4 km
Flying Distance
50.6 mi 81.5 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Thunderbird Valley Number Two, Arizona to Sonoran Desert National Monument, Arizona is 62.4 mi (100.4 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 50.6 mi (81.5 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 6 min (assuming average flight speed of 500 mph)

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 1 minute

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a south direction. Average speeds around 47 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Thunderbird Valley Number Two
State/Province Arizona
Country US
Latitude 33.615318
Longitude -112.112929
GPS 33.615318° N, 112.112929° W
Local Time 9:48 AM
Timezone America/Phoenix

Destination:

Sonoran Desert National Monument
Place Sonoran Desert National Monument
State/Province Arizona
Country US
Latitude 32.916362
Longitude -112.381462
GPS 32.916362° N, 112.381462° W
Local Time 9:48 AM
Timezone America/Phoenix

Journey Summary

Traveling from Thunderbird Valley Number Two, Arizona to Sonoran Desert National Monument, Arizona covers 62.4 mi (100.4 km) in a south direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 1 minute under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (48.8-72.2 miles / 78-116 km). The primary route shown here saves 11 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 47 mph (76 km/h).

Available Routes

I-10 W and AZ-85 S
62.4 mi 1 hour 1 minute
Shortest Fastest
AZ-347 S/N John Wayne Pkwy/Maricopa Rd
72.2 mi 1 hour 16 minutes
I-10 W
48.8 mi 1 hour 6 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.