Drive or Fly: Goodyear, AZ to Casas Adobes, AZ?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for PHX–TUS. At 122 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 16m

Distance

122.6 mi

Total Cost

$62

CO2

50 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$27

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 5m

13m in the air

Air Distance

110 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

28 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Goodyear, AZ → PHX 30m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 13m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

TUS → Casas Adobes, AZ 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Goodyear, AZ PHX — Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 20 mi, ~30m drive

Casas Adobes, AZ TUS — Tucson International Airport 15 mi, ~22m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PHX and TUS. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 20m

3h 25m on road

Total Cost

$13

CO2

7 kg

Route

FlixBus 2040

Door-to-Door Timeline

Goodyear, AZ → Phoenix Glendale (59th Ave / W. Hayward) (0GD) 19m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 205m

Arrival 10m

Tucson (6th Street Garage - University of Arizona, Tucson) (UOA) → Casas Adobes, AZ 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $13) $13

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From 0GD — Phoenix Glendale (59th Ave / W. Hayward) 13 mi, ~19m drive

To UOA — Tucson (6th Street Garage - University of Arizona, Tucson) 7 mi, ~11m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~6/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 6 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 16m	3h 5m	4h 20m
Total cost (1 person)	$62	$124	$13
Carbon footprint	50 kg CO₂	28 kg CO₂	7 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

122.6 mi 2h 16m

via I 10, AZ 202 Loop, US 80 Hist

Alternative (+0 min)

126.5 mi 2h 17m

via I 10, I 10; US 60, West Orange Grove Road

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Goodyear, AZ to Casas Adobes, AZ with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.