Origin
Alhambra, AZ
Morning in Alhambra on Saturday
Local time
6:54 AM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alhambra, AZ to Goodyear, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alhambra, AZ
David Vives
Goodyear, AZ
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Trip Overview
Alhambra, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is 17.1 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Papago Freeway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Desert Southwest region, offering a straightforward journey between two points in Arizona. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or an easy addition to a larger travel plan. You'll be covering a minimal distance, making it a low-commitment drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 72% of the route utilizing freeways. You'll spend most of your time on the Papago Freeway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.3 miles. The journey transitions onto North 35th Avenue and then North Litchfield Road, introducing some local road segments after the initial highway portion. Expect a relatively quick and direct experience with minimal complexity.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Papago Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Papago Freeway and North 35th Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 10 / Papago Freeway
Merge onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Litchfield Road, Phoenix-Goodyear Airport
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 128
Toward Litchfield Road, Phoenix-Goodyear Airpor...
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
North Litchfield Road
Turn left onto North Litchfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Alhambra, AZ to Goodyear, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix-Goodyear Airport along the way.
Phoenix-Goodyear Airport
15.1 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Papago Freeway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| North 35th Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North Litchfield Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Litchfield Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Papago Freeway
— 12.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alhambra, AZ and Goodyear, AZ.
1
Start on North 35th Avenue
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North 35th Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
3
Merge onto I 10
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 128
Toward Litchfield Road, Phoenix-Goodyear Airport
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn left onto North Litchfield Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Litchfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on South Litchfield Road
337 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Litchfield Road
7
Arrive at destination
South Litchfield Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.81 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.76 | $7.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Goodyear, AZ
Morning in Goodyear on Saturday
Local time
6:54 AM
MST
Current temp
87°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
28 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
24m 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 Goodyear, AZ covers 17.1 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Papago Freeway, North 35th Avenue, North Litchfield 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 8.6 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 $3.41 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 straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Alhambra, AZ to Goodyear, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix-Goodyear Airport along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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