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US-60: Superior to Globe, Copper Corridor, Arizona
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US-60: Superior to Globe

US 60, Ray Road · Superior → Globe

Sweeping23 mi30 min3,800 ft climbHigh point ≈ 4,600 ftOne way
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The drive

US 60 heads east out of Superior, where it meets SR 177, and climbs through Queen Creek Canyon to the Queen Creek Tunnel. The tunnel opened in 1952 as a modern bypass of an older, rough tunnel. Beyond it the highway turns northeast through the copper towns of Miami and Claypool, then south into Globe.

This is a working road. It is a two-lane highway with steady bends and climbs, and the mines mean trucks are part of the traffic. The drive ends at Globe, where US 60 meets Euclid Avenue, at the edge of town. US 60 continues east beyond it.

The drive is 22.9 miles and takes about 31 minutes, with 3,760 feet of climb along the way.

Along the way

  1. Superior (AZ-177)
  2. Globe (Euclid Avenue)
Elevation
3,800 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 4,600 ft
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Curves
Mostly gentle curves
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Good to know

  • Expect trucks on this two-lane highway.
  • The road passes through the Queen Creek Tunnel and then the towns of Miami and Claypool.
  • Check AZ 511 for current closures and conditions before you go.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check AZ 511 (ADOT).

Questions about this drive

How long does US 60 from Superior to Globe take?

US 60 from Superior to Globe is 22.9 miles and takes about 31 minutes.

Does US 60 between Superior and Globe go through a tunnel?

Yes. US 60 passes through the Queen Creek Tunnel, which opened in 1952 to bypass an older tunnel.

Which towns does US 60 pass between Superior and Globe?

US 60 runs northeast from Superior through Miami and Claypool, then turns south into Globe.

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