Hereford, Texas to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

561.1 miles 903 km · straight line
698.3 miles actual route 1123.8 km · driving distance
12h 38min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Hereford, Texas from Phoenix?

The distance from Hereford, Texas to Phoenix is 561.1 miles (903 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located W of Hereford, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 698.3 miles, taking about 12h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Hereford, Texas in Texas and Phoenix in Arizona.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hereford, Texas 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 Hereford, Texas to Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 38min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 10min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~16h 25min $84–$244* Comfort

Quick Facts

Hereford, Texas
34.82°N, 102.40°W
America/Chicago
1163m 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 187 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM