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Trip from Avondale, AZ to Casas Adobes, AZ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 15m

Distance

122.1 mi

196 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

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 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
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.

Downtown Avondale, AZ, AZ

Avondale, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Casas Adobes, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Avondale, AZ to Casas Adobes, AZ covers 122.1 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 North Central Avenue, East Western Avenue, South Dysart Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.32 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

61 miles from Avondale, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

About the Cities

Starting in Avondale, AZ

Full guide →

Avondale is a city in the Greater Phoenix region of Arizona.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 122.1 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 15m drive with frequent turns across 122.1 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.
North Central Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Avondale, AZ to Casas Adobes, AZ is easy. At 2h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Avondale, AZ to Casas Adobes, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Central Avenue
East Western Avenue
South Dysart Road
West Buckeye Road
South 59th Avenue
AZ 202
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
I 10

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Central Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

26 ft · 8 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto North Central Avenue

89 ft · 10 sec · North Central Avenue
3

Turn left onto East Western Avenue

0.5 mi · 54 sec · East Western Avenue
4

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dysart Road

495 ft · 17 sec · South Dysart Road
5

Turn left onto West Buckeye Road

8.9 mi · 13 min · West Buckeye Road
6

Turn right onto South 59th Avenue

446 ft · 8 sec · South 59th Avenue
7

Take the ramp straight toward AZ 202 Loop South

0.3 mi · 41 sec · AZ 202 Loop South
8

Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

20 mi · 22 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Phoenix, Tucson

0.2 mi · 19 sec · I 10: Phoenix, Tucson
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Tucson

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 10 East: Tucson
11

Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

38 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
12

Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

50 mi · 50 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
13

Take the exit slight right toward Orange Grove Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Orange Grove Road
14

Turn straight onto North Casa Grande Highway

0.1 mi · 14 sec · North Casa Grande Highway
15

Turn left onto West Orange Grove Road

3.4 mi · 5 min · West Orange Grove Road
16

Turn left onto North La Cañada Drive

174 ft · 9 sec · North La Cañada Drive
17

Arrive at your destination

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 61 miles from Avondale, AZ, or about 1h 7m into the drive.

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 27 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61 miles or 1h 7m 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Casas Adobes, 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 122.1 miles and 2h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Avondale, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61 mi from Avondale, AZ · 1h 7m into the drive

city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chandler, AZ

61 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

Maryvale, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chandler, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61 miles from Avondale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Casas Adobes, AZ

The final approach into Casas Adobes, 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 Casas Adobes, 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

$24.32 one way

$48.65 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $25.74 $51.48
premium $5.59 $26.88 $53.75
diesel $5.61 $26.96 $53.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.6 0 $12.82 $5.86
Efficient EV 30.5 0 $10.68 $4.88
EV Truck/SUV 48.8 0 $17.09 $7.81

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Avondale, AZ

Night in Avondale on Friday

Local time

11:42 PM

MST

Current temp

90°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Casas Adobes, AZ

Night in Casas Adobes on Friday

Local time

11:42 PM

MST

Current temp

56°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

34 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 Casas Adobes, AZ covers 122.1 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 North Central Avenue, East Western Avenue, South Dysart Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 61 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 $24.32 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 Avondale, AZ to Casas Adobes, AZ is easy. At 2h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Avondale, AZ to Casas Adobes, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Avondale, AZ to Casas Adobes, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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