Trip from Dudleyville, AZ to Eloy, AZ

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Tucson-Globe Highway, East Park Link Drive, Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 44.6 miles from Dudleyville, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Dudleyville, AZ to Eloy, AZ?

The route from Dudleyville, AZ to Eloy, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Dudleyville, AZ to Eloy, AZ?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Saguaro National Park.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

89.2 mi

144 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 54m ★

6 AM

2h 3m

8 AM

2h 20m

10 AM

2h 9m

12 PM

2h 7m

3 PM

2h 10m

5 PM

2h 19m

8 PM

1h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dudleyville, AZ to Eloy, AZ covers 89.2 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Tucson-Globe Highway, East Park Link Drive, Casa Grande-Tucson Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.7 miles on Tucson-Globe Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.77 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

44.6 miles from Dudleyville, AZ

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 89.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 89.2 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.

Tucson-Globe Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 39.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 1 miles in near AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 2m 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 1 miles (AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway): Navigation decision point; at 42.8 miles (AZ 79; US 80 Hist / State Route 79): Lane positioning matters here; at 71.5 miles (East Camino Adelante): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4

1 mi into trip | ~4m in | AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway

At end of road, turn right onto AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway

Navigation decision point

5

42.8 mi into trip | ~58m in | AZ 79; US 80 Hist / State Route 79

Turn right onto AZ 79; US 80 Hist / State Route 79

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

5

71.5 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | East Camino Adelante

At end of road, turn right onto East Camino Adelante

Navigation decision point

4

76.5 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | Picacho Peak Road

Turn left onto Picacho Peak Road

Navigation decision point

7

87.3 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit toward Sunshine Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 208 Toward Sunshine Boulevard

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Tucson-Globe Highway	39.7 mi	51m
East Park Link Drive	18.4 mi	29m
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway	10.3 mi	10m
Pinal Pioneer Parkway	9.9 mi	11m
East Camino Adelante	5.1 mi	7m
American Avenue	2 mi	2m
South Sunshine Boulevard	0.9 mi	1m
State Route 79	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Tucson-Globe Highway — 39.7 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dudleyville, AZ and Eloy, AZ.

1

Start on North Camino Rio

0.3 mi · 1 min · North Camino Rio

2

Turn left

0.7 mi · 2 min

3

At end of road, turn right onto AZ 77

27 mi · 34 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

4

Continue on AZ 77

2.0 mi · 2 min · American Avenue

5

Continue on AZ 77

13 mi · 17 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

6

Turn right onto AZ 79; US 80 Hist

0.4 mi · 26 sec · State Route 79

Use the right lane.

7

Continue on AZ 79; US 80 Hist

9.9 mi · 11 min · Pinal Pioneer Parkway

8

Turn left onto East Park Link Drive

18 mi · 29 min · East Park Link Drive

9

At end of road, turn right onto East Camino Adelante

5.1 mi · 7 min · East Camino Adelante

10

Turn left onto Picacho Peak Road

376 ft · 12 sec · Picacho Peak Road

11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 10 West: Phoenix

12

Merge onto I 10

10 mi · 10 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 208 Toward Sunshine Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

14

Turn right onto South Sunshine Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Sunshine Boulevard

15

Turn left onto East Frontier Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · East Frontier Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

16

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · North Main Street

17

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

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 44.6 miles from Dudleyville, AZ, or about 1h into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.7 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 20 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.6 miles or 1h 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eloy, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Dudleyville, 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 Dudleyville, AZ

This is one driving day of about 89.2 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Dudleyville, AZ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Tucson-Globe Highway for about 39.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.6 mi from Dudleyville, AZ · 1h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Catalina, AZ

45 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

Mammoth, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Catalina, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.6 miles from Dudleyville, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Eloy, AZ

The final approach into Eloy, 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 Eloy, AZ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

National Monument

An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free near mile 89.2

View on nps.gov

Saguaro National Park

National Park

Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are pr...

26 mi from route ~66 min detour $25 near mile 43.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.77 one way

$35.54 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$18.81	$37.61
premium	$5.59	$19.63	$39.27
diesel	$5.61	$19.69	$39.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.8	$9.37	$4.28
Efficient EV	22.3	$7.81	$3.57
EV Truck/SUV	35.7	$12.49	$5.71

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Dudleyville, AZ

Evening in Dudleyville on Thursday

Local time

8:21 PM

MST

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eloy, AZ

Evening in Eloy on Thursday

Local time

8:21 PM

MST

Current temp

53°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

1 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

2h 2m 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 Dudleyville, AZ to Eloy, AZ covers 89.2 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Tucson-Globe Highway, East Park Link Drive, Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.6 miles from Dudleyville, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.77 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 straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway): Navigation decision point; at 42.8 miles (AZ 79; US 80 Hist / State Route 79): Lane positioning matters here; at 71.5 miles (East Camino Adelante): Navigation decision point.

The route from Dudleyville, AZ to Eloy, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Saguaro National Park.

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