Origin
Alhambra, AZ
Night in Alhambra on Thursday
Local time
11:33 PM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alhambra, AZ to El Mirage, AZ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
25m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
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 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alhambra, AZ
David Vives
El Mirage, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Alhambra, AZ to El Mirage, AZ covers 14.5 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 Grand Avenue, West Thunderbird Road, North El Mirage Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.3 miles on Grand Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.5 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 14.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Grand Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 13.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Alhambra, AZ to El Mirage, AZ is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles (North El Mirage Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp toward US 60: Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
Toward US 60: Grand Avenue
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 60 / Grand Avenue
Merge onto US 60 / Grand Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
14.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
North El Mirage Road
Turn right onto North El Mirage Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue | 13.3 mi | 23m |
| West Thunderbird Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North El Mirage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 35th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Avenue
— 13.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alhambra, AZ and El Mirage, AZ.
1
Start on North 35th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North 35th Avenue
2
Take the ramp
206 ft
·
6 sec
Toward US 60: Grand Avenue
3
Merge onto US 60
13 mi
·
23 min
·
Grand Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto West Thunderbird Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Thunderbird Road
5
Turn right onto North El Mirage Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
North El Mirage Road
6
Arrive at destination
North El Mirage Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.89 one way
$5.78 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.06 | $6.11 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
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
El Mirage, AZ
Night in El Mirage on Thursday
Local time
11:33 PM
MST
Current temp
89°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
30 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 El Mirage, AZ covers 14.5 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Grand Avenue, West Thunderbird Road, North El Mirage Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 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 $2.89 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.
The drive from Alhambra, AZ to El Mirage, AZ is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 60 / Grand Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles (North El Mirage Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Alhambra, AZ to El Mirage, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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