Distance between Why AZ and Gila Bend AZ
The distance from Why to Gila Bend is 54 miles by road. Road takes approximately 1 hour and goes through Ajo.
Shortest distance by air | 47 mi ✈️ |
Car route length | 54.1 mi 🚗 |
Driving time | 1 h |
Fuel amount | 1.8 gal |
Fuel cost | 6.2 USD |

Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
Why | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
AZ 85 11 mi, 12 min
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Ajo | 11 mi | 12 min | 0.3 gal | |
AZ 85 43 mi, 48 min
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Gila Bend | 54 mi | 1 h 00 min | 1.7 gal |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Why to Gila Bend?
Fuel cost: 6.2 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 54.1 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.37 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Why to Gila Bend?
Driving time: 1 h
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 42 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 45 min
- 5 mi with a maximum speed 55 mph = 5 min
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 2 min
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 45 mph = 2 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 40 mph = 1 min
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 35 mph = 3 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Why to Gila Bend by land?
The distance between Why and Gila Bend is 54.1 mi by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Why and Gila Bend respectively.
How far is Why to Gila Bend by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Why and Gila Bend is 47.2 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Why and Gila Bend respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Why from Gila Bend by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 5 min to cover the distance of 47 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 20 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Why to Gila Bend?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 19 min to cover the distance of 47 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 21 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
Where is Why in relation to Gila Bend?
Why is located 47 mi south of Gila Bend.
Why has geographic coordinates: latitude 32.26867, longitude -112.73876.
Gila Bend has geographic coordinates: latitude 32.94783, longitude -112.71682.
Which highway goes from Why to Gila Bend?
The route from Why to Gila Bend follows AZ 85.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- I 8 BL: 1 mi