Queen Creek to Rio Rico: Road Trip Guide & Distance

128.6 miles 207 km · straight line
160.8 miles estimated 258.8 km · driving distance
3h 14min estimated drive time
$15 - $19 estimated fuel cost
~46min flight time
162° SSE bearing direction

How far is Queen Creek from Rio Rico?

The distance from Queen Creek to Rio Rico is 128.6 miles (207 km) as the crow flies. Rio Rico is located SSE of Queen Creek. By car, the driving distance is approximately 160.8 miles, taking about 3h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 46min. Both are located in United States.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Queen Creek and Rio Rico. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Queen Creek to Rio Rico

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 14min $15 - $19 Flexible stops
Fly ~46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~3h 53min $13–$24* Budget
Train ~3h 4min $19–$56* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Queen Creek & Rio Rico

Quick Facts

Queen Creek
33.25°N, 111.63°W
America/Phoenix
428m elevation
Rio Rico
31.47°N, 110.98°W
America/Phoenix
1061m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 43 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 11 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 193.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients