The drive from Goodyear, AZ to Avra Valley, AZ covers 109.1 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.8 miles on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.73 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
54.5 miles from Goodyear, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 109.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 10m drive with frequent turns across 109.1 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.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 37.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Western Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 109.1 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (East Western Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (US 80 Hist / West Buckeye Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Western Avenue
Turn right onto East Western Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 80 Hist / West Buckeye Road
Turn left onto US 80 Hist / West Buckeye Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
30 mi into trip|~39m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Phoenix, Tucson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 55A-B
Toward I 10: Phoenix, Tucson
8
30.2 mi into trip|~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: Tucson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 55B
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
7
100.9 mi into trip|~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward Pinal Air Park Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 232
Toward Pinal Air Park Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Goodyear, AZ to Avra Valley, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Tucson along the way.
Tucson
30 mi in|~39m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi
38m
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
32.1 mi
32m
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
19.6 mi
22m
West Buckeye Road
8.9 mi
13m
South Trico Road
5 mi
11m
East Pinal Air Park Road
1.9 mi
2m
East Western Avenue
1 mi
1m
West Sandy Street
0.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
— 37.8 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodyear, AZ and Avra Valley, AZ.
1
Start on South Litchfield Road
8 ft·4 sec·South Litchfield Road
2
Turn right onto East Western Avenue
1.0 mi·1 min·East Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
At end of road, turn right onto South Dysart Road
495 ft·17 sec·South Dysart Road
4
Turn left onto US 80 Hist
8.9 mi·13 min·West Buckeye Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto South 59th Avenue
446 ft·7 sec·South 59th Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward AZ 202 Loop South
7
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
20 mi·22 min·Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Exit 55A-BToward I 10: Phoenix, TucsonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 55BToward I 10 East: TucsonUse the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 10
38 mi·38 min·Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 10
32 mi·32 min·Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 232Toward Pinal Air Park RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto East Pinal Air Park Road
1.9 mi·2 min·East Pinal Air Park Road
14
Turn left onto South Trico Road
5.0 mi·11 min·South Trico Road
15
Turn right onto West Sandy Street
0.7 mi·2 min·West Sandy Street
16
Turn right onto North Luther Road
0.2 mi·56 sec·North Luther Road
17
Arrive at destination
North Luther Road
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 54.5 miles from Goodyear, AZ, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.8 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 24 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.5 miles or 1h 4m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avra Valley, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Goodyear, 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 Goodyear, AZ
This is one driving day of about 109.1 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Goodyear, 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 37.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.5 mi from Goodyear, AZ
· 1h 4m into the drive
The midpoint is around 54.5 miles from Goodyear, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Avra Valley, AZ
The final approach into Avra Valley, 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 Avra Valley, 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...
11 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 60.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.73 one way
$43.47 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$23.00
$46.00
premium
$5.59
$24.01
$48.03
diesel
$5.61
$24.09
$48.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.7
0
$11.46
$5.24
Efficient EV
27.3
0
$9.55
$4.36
EV Truck/SUV
43.6
0
$15.27
$6.98
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Goodyear, AZ
Morning
in Goodyear on Saturday
Local time
8:17 AM
MST
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Avra Valley, AZ
Morning
in Avra Valley on Saturday
Local time
8:17 AM
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
35 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 10m 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 Avra Valley, AZ covers 109.1 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.5 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 $21.73 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 109.1 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (East Western Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (US 80 Hist / West Buckeye Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Goodyear, AZ to Avra Valley, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Tucson along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
