This 77.8-mile drive from Florence to Goodyear, Arizona, is a straightforward, single-day trip taking about 1 hour and 37 minutes. The route primarily utilizes the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway and the Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, this journey through the Desert Southwest region is an efficient option for a quick transit. It’s a practical choice for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay, making it a good option for a quick hop between cities within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.9 miles from Florence, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 77.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive offers a mixed experience, with 43% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on major arteries like the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, where the longest uninterrupted segment spans 23.2 miles. Expect a blend of faster highway driving and potentially more local road sections as you navigate through various parts of the metropolitan area. The overall feel is less about sweeping vistas and more about covering ground efficiently within the Arizona landscape.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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 22.8 miles in near AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.8 miles (AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
22.8 mi into trip|~31m in|AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
Navigation decision point
5
23.2 mi into trip|~31m in|I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Merge onto I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
46.4 mi into trip|~55m 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
46.5 mi into trip|~55m 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
67.3 mi into trip|~1h 20m 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
Florence-Coolidge Highway
8.1 mi
11m
Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
7 mi
9m
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
7 mi
8m
East Western Avenue
1 mi
1m
North Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
— 23.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, AZ and Goodyear, AZ.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.8 mi·1 min·North Main Street
2
Enter roundabout onto AZ 287
107 ft·1 sec·Florence-Coolidge Highway
3
Continue on AZ 287
8.1 mi·11 min·Florence-Coolidge Highway
4
Continue on AZ 87
7.0 mi·8 min·Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
5
Turn left onto AZ 387
6.9 mi·9 min·Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
6
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 387
520 ft·10 sec·Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·20 sec
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
8
Merge onto I 10
23 mi·23 min·Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Exit 161A-BToward AZ 202 LoopUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·1 min
Exit 161AToward AZ 202 Loop WestUse the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
20 mi·22 min·Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 76Toward Buckeye RoadUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on South 59th Avenue
0.1 mi·11 sec·South 59th Avenue
14
Turn left onto US 80 Hist
8.9 mi·13 min·West Buckeye Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Turn slight right
363 ft·13 sec
Toward South Dysart Road
16
Turn straight onto South Dysart Road
300 ft·9 sec·South Dysart Road
17
Turn left onto East Western Avenue
1.0 mi·1 min·East Western Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto South Litchfield Road
396 ft·44 sec·South Litchfield Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on South Litchfield Road
337 ft·7 sec·South Litchfield Road
20
Arrive at destination
South Litchfield Road
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1 hour and 37 minute drive, flexibility is your best asset. Consider departing Florence in the morning to avoid potential midday heat, though this route is manageable any time of day. With no scheduled stops, you can easily pull over as needed for breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $16, and plan your refueling accordingly before you leave Florence or as you approach Goodyear. A specific tip for this route is to be aware of the transition onto local roads like West Buckeye Road as you get closer to Goodyear, as this may involve more traffic signals and a change in speed.
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 38.9 miles from Florence, AZ, or about 47m 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 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.9 miles or 47m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goodyear, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Florence, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Florence, AZ
This is one driving day of about 77.8 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Florence, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 38.9 mi from Florence, AZ
· 47m into the drive
The midpoint is around 38.9 miles from Florence, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Goodyear, AZ
The final approach into Goodyear, 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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.50 one way
$31.00 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$16.40
$32.80
premium
$5.59
$17.13
$34.25
diesel
$5.61
$17.18
$34.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.3
0
$8.17
$3.73
Efficient EV
19.5
0
$6.81
$3.11
EV Truck/SUV
31.1
0
$10.89
$4.98
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Florence, AZ
Night
in Florence on Thursday
Local time
10:07 PM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Goodyear, AZ
Night
in Goodyear on Thursday
Local time
10:07 PM
MST
Current temp
87°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
2 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
1h 37m 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 Florence, AZ to Goodyear, AZ covers 77.8 miles and takes about 1h 37m 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 38.9 miles from Florence, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.50 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.8 miles (AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Florence, AZ to Goodyear, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.
