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Trip from Avondale, AZ to Eloy, AZ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

79.1 mi

127 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Avondale, AZ, AZ

Avondale, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Downtown Eloy, AZ, AZ

Eloy, AZ

András Nyemczovszky

Trip Overview

The drive from Avondale, AZ to Eloy, AZ covers 79.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway, West Buckeye Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.8 miles on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.76 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

39.6 miles from Avondale, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 79.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 31m drive with frequent turns across 79.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 37.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Central Avenue.

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 79.1 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (North Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 80 Hist / West Buckeye Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Central Avenue

Turn left onto North Central Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 80 Hist / West Buckeye Road

Turn left onto US 80 Hist / West Buckeye Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
29.5 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward I 10: Phoenix, Tucson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 55A-B Toward I 10: Phoenix, Tucson
8
29.7 mi into trip | ~38m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: Tucson

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 55B Toward I 10 East: Tucson
7
77.2 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward Sunshine Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 208 Toward Sunshine Boulevard

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 Avondale, AZ to Eloy, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Tucson along the way.

Tucson

29.5 mi in | ~38m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway 37.8 mi 38m
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway 19.6 mi 22m
West Buckeye Road 8.9 mi 13m
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway 8.8 mi 8m
South Sunshine Boulevard 1 mi 2m
East Western Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
East Frontier Street 0.3 mi <1m
North Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway — 37.8 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avondale, AZ and Eloy, AZ.

1

Start on this road

27 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto North Central Avenue

89 ft · 9 sec · North Central Avenue
3

Turn left onto East Western Avenue

0.5 mi · 54 sec · East Western Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

At end of road, turn right onto South Dysart Road

495 ft · 17 sec · South Dysart Road
5

Turn left onto US 80 Hist

8.9 mi · 13 min · West Buckeye Road
Use the left lane.
6

Turn right onto South 59th Avenue

446 ft · 7 sec · South 59th Avenue
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward AZ 202 Loop South
8

Merge onto AZ 202 Loop

20 mi · 22 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 55A-B Toward I 10: Phoenix, Tucson Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 55B Toward I 10 East: Tucson Use the slight right lane.
11

Continue on I 10

38 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 10

8.8 mi · 8 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Exit 208 Toward Sunshine Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn left onto South Sunshine Boulevard

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Sunshine Boulevard
15

Turn left onto East Frontier Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · East Frontier Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · North Main Street
17

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.6 miles from Avondale, AZ, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 17 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 39.6 miles or 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eloy, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Avondale, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Avondale, AZ

This is one driving day of about 79.1 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Avondale, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway for about 37.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.6 mi from Avondale, AZ · 49m into the drive

seat of Maricopa County, largest city in, and capital of, the State of Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Phoenix, AZ

40 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Phoenix, AZ to Eloy, AZ

64.8 mi · 1h 13m

Pacing Suggestions

Phoenix, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chandler, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.6 miles from Avondale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Eloy, AZ

The final approach into Eloy, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

National Monument

An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 60
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.76 one way

$31.52 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $16.68 $33.35
premium $5.59 $17.41 $34.82
diesel $5.61 $17.46 $34.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.7 0 $8.31 $3.80
Efficient EV 19.8 0 $6.92 $3.16
EV Truck/SUV 31.6 0 $11.07 $5.06

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Avondale, AZ

Morning in Avondale on Thursday

Local time

10:33 AM

MST

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eloy, AZ

Morning in Eloy on Thursday

Local time

10:33 AM

MST

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

37 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 31m 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 Avondale, AZ to Eloy, AZ covers 79.1 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway, West Buckeye Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.6 miles from Avondale, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.76 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 79.1 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (North Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 80 Hist / West Buckeye Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Avondale, AZ to Eloy, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Tucson along the way.

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