Origin
Avondale, AZ
Afternoon in Avondale on Sunday
Local time
2:16 PM
MST
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avondale, AZ to Phoenix, AZ
Drive Time
25m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
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6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
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.
Avondale, AZ
Atlantic Ambience
Phoenix, AZ
Carter Marchant
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Avondale to Phoenix, you are looking at a quick 20.4-mile transit through the heart of the Desert Southwest. Expect to spend about 26 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward trip that easily fits into a single day. You will navigate primarily via local surface streets, including South Dysart Road, East Western Avenue, and North Central Avenue, rather than relying on high-speed interstates. With a fuel budget of just $4, this is an economical commute that requires no overnight stops. Whether you are heading to the city for business or a quick visit, this route offers a practical, no-fuss connection between these two desert hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.3 miles from Avondale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
This journey is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, keeping you engaged with the urban landscape rather than an open highway grind. Since the highway share is 0%, your entire 20.4-mile trip takes place on city streets where traffic patterns and navigation demand your full attention. You will find no long, uninterrupted stretches here, as the longest segment on North Central Avenue covers 0 miles of highway driving. Instead of cruising, you will experience the stop-and-go rhythm of a metropolitan transit route. Be prepared for frequent turns and intersections as you transition between these specific local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 14.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Papago Freeway and South Dysart Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Central Avenue.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 18.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Central Avenue
Turn left onto North Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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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
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~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
7
16.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward 7th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 144A
Toward 7th Avenue
9
16.9 mi into trip
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~21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 7th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Downtown Cultural/Sport Facilities
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward 7th Avenue South, Arizona State Universi...
Towns Along This Route
Between Avondale, AZ and Phoenix, AZ, road signs point toward 7Th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus and Cultural/Sport Facilities.
7Th Avenue South
16.9 mi in
|
~21m
Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus
16.9 mi in
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~21m
Cultural/Sport Facilities
16.9 mi in
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~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Papago Freeway | 14.3 mi | 16m |
| South Dysart Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North 1st Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Western Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Roosevelt Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Adams Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 7th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Papago Freeway
— 14.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avondale, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.
1
Start on this road
27 ft
·
7 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto North Central Avenue
89 ft
·
9 sec
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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
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 144A
Toward 7th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward 7th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Downtown Cultural/Sport Facilities
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto North 7th Avenue
445 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 7th Avenue
10
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Roosevelt Street
11
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
29 ft
·
0 sec
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North 1st Avenue
12
Keep slight right at fork onto North 1st Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Avenue
13
Turn left onto West Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Adams Street
14
Turn right onto North 1st Street
408 ft
·
18 sec
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North 1st Street
15
Turn right onto East Washington Street
453 ft
·
15 sec
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East Washington Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Washington Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 26-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for rest stops, as the entire route is brief enough to complete in one go. Keep in mind that because you are relying on local roads like South Dysart Road and North Central Avenue, traffic congestion may fluctuate depending on the time of day. Budgeting $4 for fuel is more than enough to cover the distance, leaving you with little to stress about regarding costs. My best advice is to map your turns carefully before you leave, as the turn-heavy nature of this route means you will be frequently navigating local intersections.
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 9.3 miles from Avondale, AZ, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.3 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 18.5 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.3 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Phoenix, 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 18.5 miles and 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Avondale, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Papago Freeway for about 14.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.3 mi from Avondale, AZ · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.3 miles from Avondale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Phoenix, AZ
The final approach into Phoenix, 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 Phoenix, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.68 one way
$7.36 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
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
Phoenix, AZ
Afternoon in Phoenix on Sunday
Local time
2:16 PM
MST
Current temp
61°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
4 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 Avondale, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers 18.5 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Papago Freeway, South Dysart Road, North 1st 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 9.3 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 $3.68 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 18.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
Between Avondale, AZ and Phoenix, AZ, road signs point toward 7Th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus and Cultural/Sport Facilities.
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