Origin
Avra Valley, AZ
Morning in Avra Valley on Saturday
Local time
8:07 AM
MST
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avra Valley, 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
1h 54m
Distance
117.3 mi
189 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avra Valley, AZ
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Goodyear, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Avra Valley, AZ to Goodyear, AZ covers 117.3 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Sandy Street, North Trico Road, East Pinal Air Park Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.37 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
58.7 miles from Avra Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 117.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m 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 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 117.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Sandy Street 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 Avra Valley, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Avra Valley, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Sandy Street | — | — |
| North Trico Road | — | — |
| East Pinal Air Park Road | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | — | — |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | — | — |
| AZ 202 | — | — |
| Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Sandy Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avra Valley, AZ and Goodyear, AZ.
1
Start on North Luther Road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Luther Road
2
Turn left onto West Sandy Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Sandy Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Trico Road
5.0 mi
·
11 min
·
North Trico Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pinal Air Park Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Pinal Air Park Road
5
Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: Phoenix
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 10 West: Phoenix
6
Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
32 mi
·
32 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
7
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38 mi
·
38 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
AZ 202 Loop
9
Keep slight left to continue on AZ 202 Loop West
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
AZ 202 Loop West
10
Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Buckeye Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Buckeye Road
12
Continue on South 59th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South 59th Avenue
13
Turn left onto West Buckeye Road
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
West Buckeye Road
14
Turn slight right onto South Dysart Road
364 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Dysart Road
15
Turn straight onto South Dysart Road
299 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Dysart Road
16
Turn left onto East Western Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Western Avenue
17
Turn left onto South Litchfield Road
397 ft
·
44 sec
·
South Litchfield Road
18
Continue on South Litchfield Road
338 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Litchfield Road
19
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 58.7 miles from Avra Valley, AZ, or about 57m 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 26 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.7 miles or 57m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goodyear, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Avra Valley, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Avra Valley, AZ
This is one driving day of about 117.3 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Avra Valley, 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 58.7 mi from Avra Valley, AZ · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.7 miles from Avra Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Goodyear, AZ
The final approach into Goodyear, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.37 one way
$46.74 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $24.73 | $49.46 |
| premium | $5.59 | $25.82 | $51.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.90 | $51.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.32 | $5.63 |
| Efficient EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.26 | $4.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.9 | 0 | $16.42 | $7.51 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
8:07 AM
MST
Current temp
87°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
35 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
1h 54m 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 Avra Valley, AZ to Goodyear, AZ covers 117.3 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Sandy Street, North Trico Road, East Pinal Air Park Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.7 miles from Avra Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.37 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 Avra Valley, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is easy. At 1h 54m 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 Avra Valley, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Avra Valley, AZ to Goodyear, 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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