Junction City to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

931.2 miles 1498.7 km · straight line
1089.3 miles actual route 1753.1 km · driving distance
20h 20min estimated drive time
$105 - $129 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
250° WSW bearing direction

How far is Junction City from Phoenix?

The distance from Junction City to Phoenix is 931.2 miles (1498.7 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located WSW of Junction City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1089.3 miles, taking about 20h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Junction City in Kansas 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Junction City 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 Junction City to Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 20min $105 - $129 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 24min $87–$163* Budget
Train ~26h 26min $131–$381* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Junction City & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Junction City
39.03°N, 96.83°W
America/Chicago
337m 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 310 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM