Origin
Goodyear, AZ
Morning in Goodyear on Friday
Local time
8:07 AM
MST
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goodyear, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goodyear, AZ
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Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Goodyear, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ covers 31.8 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Papago Freeway, Maricopa Freeway, South Litchfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.3 miles on Papago Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 39m highway drive covering 31.8 miles, with most of the trip on Papago Freeway and Maricopa Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.3 miles on Papago Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Papago Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Papago Freeway and Maricopa Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 31.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 10 / Papago Freeway
Merge onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
21.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 10 / Papago Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
22.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway
Merge onto I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Elliot Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 157
Toward Elliot Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Papago Freeway | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| South Litchfield Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Elliot Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South 48th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Iroquois Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Pawnee Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Papago Freeway
— 20.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodyear, AZ and Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ.
1
Start on South Litchfield Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Litchfield Road
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto I 10
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Continue on I 10
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
5
Continue on I 10
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 10; US 60
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 157
Toward Elliot Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto East Elliot Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Elliot Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto South 48th Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South 48th Street
11
Turn right onto East Pawnee Circle
187 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Pawnee Circle
12
Turn left onto South Iroquois Drive
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Iroquois Drive
13
Arrive at destination
South Iroquois Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.33 one way
$12.67 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $6.70 | $13.41 |
| premium | $5.59 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ
Morning in Ahwatukee Foothills on Friday
Local time
8:07 AM
MST
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
39m 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 Goodyear, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ covers 31.8 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Papago Freeway, Maricopa Freeway, South Litchfield Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Goodyear, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.33 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 short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 31.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Goodyear, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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