Origin
Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ
Late night in Ahwatukee Foothills on Friday
Local time
12:45 AM
MST
Current temp
90°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ to Phoenix, AZ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
19m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ
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Phoenix, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers 13.1 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maricopa Freeway, South 7th Street, East Elliot Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on Maricopa Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 19m highway drive covering 13.1 miles, with most of the trip on Maricopa Freeway and South 7th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.5 miles on Maricopa Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maricopa Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maricopa Freeway and South 7th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Pawnee Circle.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 13.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Pawnee Circle): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Pawnee Circle
Turn right onto East Pawnee Circle
Navigation decision point
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward I 10 West: Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
8
9.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 60 / Maricopa Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Maricopa Freeway toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
8
11 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward 7th Street, Central Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 195B
Toward 7th Street, Central Avenue
6
12.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa Freeway | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| South 7th Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Elliot Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 48th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Iroquois Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Pawnee Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Maricopa Freeway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maricopa Freeway
— 9.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.
1
Start on South Iroquois Drive
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Iroquois Drive
2
Turn right onto East Pawnee Circle
187 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Pawnee Circle
3
Turn left onto South 48th Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
South 48th Street
4
Turn right onto East Elliot Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Elliot Road
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 10
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 60
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 195B
Toward 7th Street, Central Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto East Maricopa Freeway
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Maricopa Freeway
10
Turn right onto South 7th Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South 7th Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
West Washington Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.22 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Phoenix, AZ
Late night in Phoenix on Friday
Local time
12:45 AM
MST
Current temp
93°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers 13.1 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maricopa Freeway, South 7th Street, East Elliot Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 13.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Pawnee Circle): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ to Phoenix, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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