Delano to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

438.1 miles 705.1 km · straight line
512.4 miles actual route 824.6 km · driving distance
9h 21min estimated drive time
$49 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
109° ESE bearing direction

How far is Delano from Phoenix?

The distance from Delano to Phoenix is 438.1 miles (705.1 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located ESE of Delano. By car, the driving distance is approximately 512.4 miles, taking about 9h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Delano in California and Phoenix in Arizona.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Delano and Phoenix. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Delano to Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 21min $49 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 13min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~8h 53min $61–$179* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Delano
35.77°N, 119.25°W
America/Los_Angeles
96m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 146 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM