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Gila County – Travel Distances

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There's something undeniably magical about a road trip-the sense of boundless freedom, the ever-changing scenery, and the thrill of the unknown. It's not just about reaching a destination; it's about the experiences along the way. The hum of the engine, the wind rushing through open windows, and the endless stretch of asphalt ahead create a rhythm that lulls you into a state of adventure.

The Beginning: Anticipation and Excitement

Every road trip starts with anticipation. The night before departure is filled with last-minute packing, checking maps (or GPS), and that giddy excitement that makes sleep elusive. The car is loaded with snacks, playlists, and a mix of essentials and just-in-case items. As the engine starts the next morning, the journey truly begins-windows down, music up, and the open road calling.

The first miles are electric. The cityscape fades into suburbs, then into open countryside. The world feels full of possibilities. Conversations flow easily-plans, memories, jokes, and comfortable silences. The road is a companion, always moving forward, urging you to see what's around the next bend.

The Middle: Unexpected Discoveries

A road trip is never just about the highway. It's the detours that make it unforgettable. A hand-painted sign for a roadside attraction, a local diner with the best pie you've ever tasted, or a scenic overlook that wasn't on the itinerary-these unplanned moments become the heart of the journey.

Small towns welcome you with their quirks-a vintage gas station, a Main Street frozen in time, or a friendly waitress who calls you "hon." The landscape shifts: rolling hills give way to deserts, forests morph into plains, and mountains rise in the distance. Each mile brings new textures, colors, and stories.

There are challenges, too-wrong turns, sudden rainstorms, or that one rest stop with questionable bathrooms. But even these become part of the lore, the tales you'll laugh about later. A flat tire in the middle of nowhere leads to an encounter with a kind stranger. A missed exit becomes a chance to explore a hidden gem.

The Rhythm of the Road

Hours blend together in the best way. The playlist shifts from upbeat anthems to mellow tunes as the sun dips low. Golden hour bathes everything in warmth, and the world feels slower, softer. Conversations deepen as the miles pass-dreams, fears, and the kind of talks that only happen when you're untethered from daily life.

Night driving has its own magic. The road is quieter, lit only by headlights and the occasional glow of a distant town. The stars seem brighter out here, away from city lights. A 24-hour truck stop becomes a beacon of coffee and greasy comfort food, the neon sign a welcome sight in the darkness.

The Destination-and the Journey Home

Eventually, the destination appears, whether it's a national park, a coastal town, or a loved one's doorstep. There's satisfaction in arriving, but also a quiet longing for the road itself. Because the truth is, the trip isn't just about where you're going-it's about who you become along the way.

And then, there's the return. The road back is different-familiar yet changed. You're wiser, wearier, but full of stories. The car smells like adventure: sunscreen, fast food wrappers, and the faint scent of pine from that hike days ago. Home feels both comforting and strange after so much movement.

Why We Keep Going Back

A road trip is more than travel; it's a reminder of life's spontaneity. It's about control and surrender-planning the route but embracing the detours. It's about connection-to the people beside you, the strangers you meet, and the land unfolding outside your window.

And when it's over, you'll find yourself dreaming of the next one-because the road never really leaves you. It whispers in the everyday, calling you back to where the horizon never ends, and the journey is everything.

In the report below, the county's county seat is used as a starting point for a county. From there, all county seats within 250 straight-line miles from that county seat orgination point are shown. In those instances where a county does not have a county seat, than the largest city within that county is used as a reference point. There are a few cases where a county has two county seats, in that case, one is arbitrarily selected.

 
Seattle (King County, WA)
Dallas (Dallas County, TX)  
Manhattan (New York County, NY)  
Las Cruces (Doa Ana County, NM)  
Chicago (Cook County, IL)  
Atlanta (Fulton County, GA)  
Los Angeles (Los Angeles County, CA)  
Tucson (Pima County, AZ)  
Phoenix (Maricopa County, AZ)  
Globe (Gila County, AZ)  
Bisbee (Cochise County, AZ)
Clifton (Greenlee County, AZ)
Flagstaff (Coconino County, AZ)
Florence (Pinal County, AZ)
Globe (Gila County, AZ)

Holbrook (Navajo County, AZ)
Kingman (Mohave County, AZ)
Nogales (Santa Cruz County, AZ)
Parker (La Paz County, AZ)
Phoenix (Maricopa County, AZ)

Prescott (Yavapai County, AZ)
Safford (Graham County, AZ)
St. Johns (Apache County, AZ)
Tucson (Pima County, AZ)
Yuma (Yuma County, AZ)

Deming (Luna County, NM)
Gallup (McKinley County, NM)
Grants (Cibola County, NM)
Las Cruces (Doa Ana County, NM)
Lordsburg (Hidalgo County, NM)

Los Lunas (Valencia County, NM)
Reserve (Catron County, NM)
Silver City (Grant County, NM)
Socorro (Socorro County, NM)
Truth or Consequences (Sierra County, NM)

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88
134
45
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109
225
141
205
79
 
128
72
109
86
227
 
190
185
206
241
139
 
247
116
149
225
200
 
196
166
115
52
79
 
143
158
167
127
0
 
73
148
168
121
159
 
267
233
266
319
214
 
315
192
228
299
279
 
76
110
214
71
86
 
194
278
55
234
121
 
191
83
184
0
215
 
182
262
271
239
127
 
299
163
158
264
222
 
525
530
394
408
443
 
473
264
472
239
364
 
343
509
517
455
247
 
628
558
606
682
573
 
665
554
591
658
643
 
1490
1432
1547
1553
1511
 
1467
1682
1548
1703
1586
 
1598
1457
1424
1533
1737
 
1353
1384
1334
1297
1406
 
1276
1395
1376
1287
1315
 
1423
1327
1368
1429
1384
 
1304
1488
1472
1536
1445
 
1428
1354
1278
1437
1603
 
1284
1213
1180
1237
1326
 
1140
1276
1288
1174
1223
 
195
153
341
274
241
 
264
460
252
446
319
 
361
173
212
239
451
 
56
247
204
0
112
 
172
149
92
120
69
 
2093
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2070
2118
2073
 
2001
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2146
2238
2139
 
2129
2036
1971
2118
2297
 
1952
1911
1873
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1999
 
1827
1961
1963
1854
1897
 
776
726
866
849
809
 
782
1000
835
1009
887
 
909
750
734
823
1032
 
641
710
654
584
695
 
591
696
668
591
609
 
1298
1217
1021
1156
1154
 
1080
958
1274
1029
1108
 
1036
1217
1127
1227
1121
 
1308
1090
1140
1335
1275
 
1195
1192
1262
1232
1266
 


Sources: STI: PopStats and STI: Colossus