Origin
Coolidge, AZ
Afternoon in Coolidge on Thursday
Local time
4:16 PM
MST
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
75.6 mi
122 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coolidge, AZ
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Dudleyville, AZ
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This 75.6-mile journey from Coolidge to Dudleyville, Arizona, is a manageable day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 59 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the Winkelman-Superior Highway and North Pinal Parkway, you'll spend about 27% of your time on highways, with the longest continuous stretch covering 23.1 miles. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this drive offers a straightforward experience through the Desert Southwest region. It's a route well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.8 miles from Coolidge, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 75.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 75.6-mile route. While 27% of your journey will be on highways, much of the experience involves navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.1 miles on the Winkelman-Superior Highway. This suggests a driving experience that requires attention to turns and road changes, rather than a monotonous highway cruise. The character of the drive is more about connecting points via a series of roads rather than a singular scenic highway.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in near AZ 79 Bus; US 80 Hist / South Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 59m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles (AZ 79 Bus; US 80 Hist / South Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.5 miles (AZ 79; US 80 Hist / North Pinal Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto AZ 79 Bus; US 80 Hist / South Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto AZ 79; US 80 Hist / North Pinal Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward US 60 East: Superior, Globe
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto US 60 / Phoenix–Globe Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Kearny, Winkelman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Coolidge, AZ and Dudleyville, AZ, road signs point toward Globe, Kearny and Winkelman.
Globe
Kearny
Winkelman
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Winkelman-Superior Highway | 23.1 mi | 40m |
| North Pinal Parkway | 15.6 mi | 19m |
| Phoenix–Globe Highway | 14 mi | 16m |
| Florence-Coolidge Highway | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| North Highway 177 | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Ray Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North Arizona Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Tucson-Globe Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Coolidge, AZ and Dudleyville, AZ.
Start on West Central Avenue
Turn right onto AZ 87; AZ 287
Turn right onto AZ 287
Enter roundabout onto AZ 79 Bus; US 80 Hist
Continue on AZ 79 Bus; US 80 Hist
Turn right onto AZ 79 Bus; US 80 Hist
Turn left onto AZ 79; US 80 Hist
Continue on AZ 79; US 80 Hist
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 60
Take the exit
Turn right onto AZ 177
Continue on AZ 177
Continue on AZ 177
Continue on AZ 177
Continue on AZ 177
Continue on AZ 177
Continue on AZ 177
Continue on AZ 177
Turn right onto AZ 77
Turn right
At end of road, turn right onto North Camino Rio
Arrive at destination
Given the manageable 1 hour and 59-minute duration for this 75.6-mile trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. The estimated fuel cost of $15 is quite reasonable, so keep an eye on your gauge, but significant refueling stops are unlikely to be a major concern. While there are no specific stops noted, be aware that the drive is characterized as 'turn-heavy,' so prioritize your navigation and maintain focus. A good tip is to ensure your vehicle is in good working order before you leave Coolidge, as mechanical issues could be more disruptive on these local roads.
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 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.8 miles or 52m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dudleyville, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Coolidge, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Coolidge, AZ
This is one driving day of about 75.6 miles and 1h 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.8 mi from Coolidge, AZ · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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.
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 37.8 miles from Coolidge, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Dudleyville, 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.
Regular Gas
$15.06 one way
$30.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $15.94 | $31.88 |
| premium | $5.59 | $16.64 | $33.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.69 | $33.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.58 | $4.84 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Coolidge on Thursday
Local time
4:16 PM
MST
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Dudleyville on Thursday
Local time
4:16 PM
MST
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
87°F
Superior, AZ
38 mi in
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
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.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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