Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
70.1 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Quick day tripThe drive from Coolidge, AZ to Avondale, AZ covers 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Arizona Boulevard, I-10, I 10 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.66 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
35 miles from Coolidge, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 70.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Arizona Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AZ 202 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Buckeye Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 59th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Coolidge, AZ and Avondale, AZ.
Start on West Central Avenue
Turn right onto North Arizona Boulevard
Turn left onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
Turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Phoenix
Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop
Keep slight left to continue on AZ 202 Loop West
Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward Buckeye Road
Continue on South 59th Avenue
Turn left onto West Buckeye Road
Turn slight right onto South Dysart Road
Turn straight onto South Dysart Road
Turn left onto East Western Avenue
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 70.1 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35 miles or 41m 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.
Open the route before leaving Coolidge, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 70.1 miles and 1h 22m.
These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.
Late stop 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35 mi from Coolidge, AZ
A short stop after about 70.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35 miles from Coolidge, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| regular | $4.95 | $13.66 | $27.33 |
| midgrade | $5.34 | $14.73 | $29.46 |
| premium | $5.57 | $15.36 | $30.72 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $17.57 | $35.14 |
Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.
Origin
Late night in Coolidge on Saturday
Local time
12:56 AM
MST
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Avondale on Saturday
Local time
12:56 AM
MST
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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