Origin
Coolidge, AZ
Afternoon in Coolidge on Sunday
Local time
2:16 PM
MST
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coolidge, AZ to Avondale, AZ
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
70.4 mi
113 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coolidge, AZ
András Nyemczovszky
Avondale, AZ
Atlantic Ambience
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Coolidge to Avondale, you are looking at a 70.4-mile journey across the Desert Southwest. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 27 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward drive that works perfectly as a single-day excursion. You will navigate a combination of the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, the Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway, and West Buckeye Road to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, this route remains an affordable way to transit between these two Arizona cities. Because the entire trip stays within the Desert Southwest, you won't need to worry about major shifts in climate or terrain. It is an ideal route if you prefer a quick, no-fuss commute without the need for an overnight stay.
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
35.2 miles from Coolidge, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed-road experience, balancing high-speed transit with local navigation. You will spend roughly 48 percent of your time on highways, providing a steady rhythm for much of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 23.2 miles on the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, allowing you to settle into a comfortable pace before transitioning onto the Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway. As you move toward Avondale, the character of the road shifts from open highway stretches to the more localized flow of West Buckeye Road. You can anticipate a functional driving experience that prioritizes efficiency as you move through this 70.4-mile corridor.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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 23.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near AZ 87; AZ 287 / North Arizona Boulevard.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 70.4 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: at 0.4 miles (AZ 87; AZ 287 / North Arizona Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (AZ 87 / Junction I-10-Mesa Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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AZ 87; AZ 287 / North Arizona Boulevard
Turn right onto AZ 87; AZ 287 / North Arizona Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
2.1 mi into trip
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~4m in
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AZ 87 / Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
Turn left onto AZ 87 / Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
39.6 mi into trip
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~46m in
Take the exit toward AZ 202 Loop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 161A-B
Toward AZ 202 Loop
8
39.8 mi into trip
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~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward AZ 202 Loop West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 161A
Toward AZ 202 Loop West
7
60.5 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Buckeye Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 76
Toward Buckeye Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 23.2 mi | 23m |
| Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway | 19.6 mi | 22m |
| West Buckeye Road | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Junction I-10-Mesa Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| North Arizona Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East Western Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Central Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
— 23.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coolidge, AZ and Avondale, AZ.
1
Start on West Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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West Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto AZ 87; AZ 287
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Arizona Boulevard
Use the none lane.
3
Turn left onto AZ 87
7.0 mi
·
8 min
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Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
Use the none lane.
4
Turn left onto AZ 387
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
5
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 387
520 ft
·
10 sec
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Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
7
Merge onto I 10
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 161A-B
Toward AZ 202 Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Exit 161A
Toward AZ 202 Loop West
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 76
Toward Buckeye Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on South 59th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South 59th Avenue
13
Turn left onto US 80 Hist
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
West Buckeye Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Turn slight right
363 ft
·
13 sec
Toward South Dysart Road
15
Turn straight onto South Dysart Road
300 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Dysart Road
16
Turn left onto East Western Avenue
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Western Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
89 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right
27 ft
·
1 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, as the 1-hour and 27-minute duration is manageable for most drivers without a break. Keep your $14 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, and ensure your tank is ready for the 70.4-mile trek before you leave Coolidge. Because the route relies on a mix of freeway and local roads, stay alert for changing traffic patterns as you transition from the Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway onto West Buckeye Road. Taking advantage of the lack of required stops allows you to arrive in Avondale quickly and efficiently.
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 35.2 miles from Coolidge, AZ, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.2 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 70.4 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.2 miles or 42m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avondale, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Coolidge, 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 Coolidge, AZ
This is one driving day of about 70.4 miles and 1h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Coolidge, 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 Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway for about 23.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.2 mi from Coolidge, AZ · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 70.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Coolidge, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Avondale, AZ
The final approach into Avondale, 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 Avondale, 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
$14.01 one way
$28.02 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $14.80 | $29.59 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.49 | $30.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.64 | $31.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.86 | $4.51 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Avondale, AZ
Afternoon in Avondale on Sunday
Local time
2:16 PM
MST
Current temp
57°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
1h 27m 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 Coolidge, AZ to Avondale, AZ covers 70.4 miles and takes about 1h 27m 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 35.2 miles from Coolidge, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.01 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 14 significant decision points across 70.4 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: at 0.4 miles (AZ 87; AZ 287 / North Arizona Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (AZ 87 / Junction I-10-Mesa Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Coolidge, AZ to Avondale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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