Origin
Eloy, AZ
Afternoon in Eloy on Thursday
Local time
3:05 PM
MST
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eloy, AZ to Dudleyville, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
89.4 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
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 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eloy, AZ
András Nyemczovszky
Dudleyville, AZ
Kelly
Trip Overview
This 89.4-mile drive from Eloy, AZ, to Dudleyville, AZ, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the Tucson-Globe Highway, East Park Link Drive, and Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, this route offers a local driving experience with a 12% highway share. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, it's an economical option for exploring the Desert Southwest region. No specific stops are noted, suggesting a more direct journey. This route is well-suited for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace 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.
Midpoint
44.7 miles from Eloy, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 89.4 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.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this journey, rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. The route incorporates 12% highway driving, interspersed with more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 39.7 miles along the Tucson-Globe Highway. This suggests a varied driving experience, where you'll navigate through different types of road conditions and potentially encounter more local traffic as you progress towards Dudleyville.
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 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
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 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (Picacho Peak Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Tucson
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Picacho Peak Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 219
Toward Picacho Peak Road
4
12.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Picacho Peak Road
Turn left onto Picacho Peak Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
East Camino Adelante
At end of road, turn right onto East Camino Adelante
Navigation decision point
4
17.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
East Park Link Drive
Turn left onto East Park Link Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson-Globe Highway | 39.7 mi | 51m |
| East Park Link Drive | 18.4 mi | 29m |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 10.2 mi | 10m |
| Pinal Pioneer Parkway | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| East Camino Adelante | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| American Avenue | 2 mi | 2m |
| South Sunshine Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| 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 Eloy, AZ and Dudleyville, AZ.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Frontier Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Frontier Street
3
Turn right onto South Sunshine Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Sunshine Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
5
Merge onto I 10
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 219
Toward Picacho Peak Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Picacho Peak Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Picacho Peak Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto East Camino Adelante
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
East Camino Adelante
9
Turn left onto East Park Link Drive
18 mi
·
29 min
·
East Park Link Drive
10
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 79; US 80 Hist
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Pinal Pioneer Parkway
11
Continue on AZ 79; US 80 Hist
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Route 79
12
Turn left onto AZ 77
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Tucson-Globe Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on AZ 77
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
American Avenue
14
Continue on AZ 77
27 mi
·
34 min
·
Tucson-Globe Highway
15
Turn left
0.7 mi
·
2 min
16
At end of road, turn right onto North Camino Rio
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Camino Rio
17
Arrive at destination
North Camino Rio
Trip Plan
Given the short 89.4-mile distance and 2-hour duration, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Eloy in the morning allows you to reach Dudleyville with plenty of daylight. While there are no designated stops, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a break is nearly 40 miles on the Tucson-Globe Highway. The estimated fuel cost of $18 makes this an affordable trip, so planning for a single, efficient leg is straightforward. Ensure you have your preferred snacks and drinks before you depart to maximize your time on the road.
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 44.7 miles from Eloy, AZ, or about 1h 1m 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 miles or 1h 1m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dudleyville, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eloy, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Eloy, AZ
This is one driving day of about 89.4 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Eloy, 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 44.7 mi from Eloy, AZ · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.7 miles from Eloy, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dudleyville, AZ
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dudleyville, 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
$17.81 one way
$35.62 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $18.85 | $37.70 |
| premium | $5.59 | $19.68 | $39.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.74 | $39.48 |
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: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.39 | $4.29 |
| Efficient EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.82 | $3.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.52 | $5.72 |
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.
Destination
Dudleyville, AZ
Afternoon in Dudleyville on Thursday
Local time
3:05 PM
MST
Current temp
52°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 cooler 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 Eloy, AZ to Dudleyville, AZ covers 89.4 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 44.7 miles from Eloy, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.81 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 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (Picacho Peak Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Eloy, AZ to Dudleyville, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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