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Trip from Avondale, AZ to Globe, AZ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

106 mi

171 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 6m ★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m

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

city in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States

Globe, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Avondale, AZ to Globe, AZ covers 106 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Phoenix–Globe Highway, US 60, Papago Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43 miles on Phoenix–Globe Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.12 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

53 miles from Avondale, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 106 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Avondale, AZ to Globe, AZ covers 106 miles and takes about 2h 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phoenix–Globe Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 43 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 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 106 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: near the start (North Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South Dysart Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 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

7
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Dysart Road

At end of road, turn left onto South Dysart Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
2 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Phoenix

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
6
21 mi into trip | ~25m in | I 10 / Papago Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
27 mi into trip | ~32m in | US 60

Take the exit onto US 60 toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

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 154 Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Phoenix–Globe Highway 43 mi 55m
US 60 31.9 mi 39m
Papago Freeway 19.4 mi 22m
Maricopa Freeway 4.8 mi 5m
North Broad Street 2.1 mi 4m
Live Oak Street 1.9 mi 3m
South Dysart Road 1.5 mi 2m
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Phoenix–Globe Highway — 43 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avondale, AZ and Globe, 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 · 57 sec · East Western Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

At end of road, turn left onto South Dysart Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Dysart Road
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto I 10

15 mi · 17 min · Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 10

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
8

Continue on I 10

3.2 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 10; US 60

4.8 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit onto US 60

28 mi · 32 min · US 60
Exit 154 Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist

43 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13

Continue on US 60

1.9 mi · 3 min · Live Oak Street
14

Continue on US 60

4.0 mi · 7 min · US 60
15

Continue on US 60

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street
16

Turn left onto North Broad Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Broad Street
Use the left lane.
17

Turn right onto West Cottonwood Street

44 ft · 1 sec · West Cottonwood Street
18

Arrive at destination

West Cottonwood 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 53 miles from Avondale, AZ, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43 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 23 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53 miles or 1h 2m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Globe, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Avondale, AZ

This is one driving day of about 106 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Avondale, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Phoenix–Globe Highway for about 43 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53 mi from Avondale, AZ · 1h 2m into the drive

town in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Superior, AZ

53 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Tempe, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Superior, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53 miles from Avondale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Globe, AZ

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

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Globe, AZ.

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...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 65.8
View on nps.gov
Tonto National Monument

Tonto National Monument

National Monument

Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...

22 mi from route ~54 min detour $10 near mile 91.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.12 one way

$42.23 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $22.35 $44.70
premium $5.59 $23.33 $46.67
diesel $5.61 $23.40 $46.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.8 0 $11.13 $5.09
Efficient EV 26.5 0 $9.27 $4.24
EV Truck/SUV 42.4 0 $14.84 $6.78

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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

Afternoon in Avondale on Thursday

Local time

2:38 PM

MST

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Globe, AZ

Afternoon in Globe on Thursday

Local time

2:38 PM

MST

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

87°F

Superior, AZ

53 mi in

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

2h 15m 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 Globe, AZ covers 106 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phoenix–Globe Highway, US 60, Papago Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53 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 $21.12 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 106 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: near the start (North Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South Dysart Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Avondale, AZ to Globe, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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