How far is it from Carefree, AZ to Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Carefree, AZ and Phoenix, AZ is 26 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Carefree, AZ to Phoenix, AZ?

The drive from Carefree, AZ to Phoenix, AZ takes approximately 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Carefree, AZ to Phoenix, AZ?

The fastest route from Carefree, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers 26 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.

Which direction is Phoenix, AZ from Carefree, AZ?

Phoenix, AZ lies roughly to the south-west of Carefree, AZ.

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Distance: 26 miDuration: 45 min

Driving from Carefree, AZ to Phoenix, AZ takes about 45 min via North Scottsdale Road. The distance is 26 mi. The straight-line distance is 21 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions19 · 26 mi

1 Depart right onto Northeast Greythorn Circle 54 yd
2 Turn right onto Northwest Greythorn Circle 40 yd
3 Turn left onto East Verde Vista Trail 108 yd
4 Turn left onto North Tranquil Trail 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto North Bloody Basin Road 1 mi
6 At end of road, turn left onto North Tom Darlington Drive 2 mi
7 Continue straight onto North Scottsdale Road 7 mi
8 Turn right onto East Pinnacle Peak Road 3 mi
9 Turn left onto North Tatum Boulevard 2 mi
10 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
11 Merge slightly left onto Pima Freeway 1 mi
12 Take exit slightly left 2 mi
13 Merge slightly right onto Piestewa Freeway 5 mi

14 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
15 Turn slightly right onto East Cactus Road 2 mi
16 Turn left onto North Cave Creek Road 3 mi
17 Turn right onto East Hatcher Road 2 mi
18 Turn right onto North 13th Avenue 116 yd
19 Arrive left onto North 13th Avenue

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The return trip from Phoenix, AZ to Carefree, AZ covers roughly the same distance, 26 mi.

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How far is it from Carefree, AZ to Phoenix, AZ?: The distance between Carefree, AZ and Phoenix, AZ is 26 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Carefree, AZ to Phoenix, AZ?: The drive from Carefree, AZ to Phoenix, AZ takes approximately 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Carefree, AZ to Phoenix, AZ?: The fastest route from Carefree, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers 26 mi with a driving time of approximately 45 min.
Which direction is Phoenix, AZ from Carefree, AZ?: Phoenix, AZ lies roughly to the south-west of Carefree, AZ.

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