Origin
Alhambra, AZ
Evening in Alhambra on Thursday
Local time
8:16 PM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alhambra, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alhambra, AZ
David Vives
Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alhambra, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ covers 19 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maricopa Freeway, Black Canyon Freeway, Grand Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on Maricopa Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 19 miles, with most of the trip on Maricopa Freeway and Black Canyon Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.7 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 14 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 11.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Maricopa Freeway and Black Canyon Freeway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near US 60 / West Thomas Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 60 / West Thomas Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (US 60 / North Black Canyon Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 60 / West Thomas Road
Turn left onto US 60 / West Thomas Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight left lanes.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 60 / North Black Canyon Highway
Turn right onto US 60 / North Black Canyon Highway
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 17 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 17 South
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 17; US 60 / Black Canyon Freeway
Merge onto I 17; US 60 / Black Canyon Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
17.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Elliot Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 157
Toward Elliot Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa Freeway | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 60 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Elliot Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South 48th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Black Canyon Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 35th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maricopa Freeway
— 11.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alhambra, AZ and Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ.
1
Start on North 35th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North 35th Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 60
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
3
Take the exit onto US 60
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 60
Toward 27th Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 60
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Thomas Road
Use the left / slight left lanes.
5
Turn right onto US 60
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 17 South
7
Merge onto I 17; US 60
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 17; US 60
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 157
Toward Elliot Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto East Elliot Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Elliot Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto South 48th Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South 48th Street
12
Turn right onto East Pawnee Circle
187 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Pawnee Circle
13
Turn left onto South Iroquois Drive
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Iroquois Drive
14
Arrive at destination
South Iroquois Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.79 one way
$7.57 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ
Evening in Ahwatukee Foothills on Thursday
Local time
8:16 PM
MST
Current temp
90°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
31 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
25m 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 Alhambra, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ covers 19 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maricopa Freeway, Black Canyon Freeway, Grand Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Alhambra, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.79 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 19 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 60 / West Thomas Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (US 60 / North Black Canyon Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Alhambra, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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