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Trip from Goodyear, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 16m

Distance

119.4 mi

192 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 7m ★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m

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

Downtown Goodyear, AZ, AZ

Goodyear, AZ

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town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States

Chino Valley, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Goodyear, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ covers 119.4 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10 East, Papago Freeway, Agua Fria Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.79 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

59.7 miles from Goodyear, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 119.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 119.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 East is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Goodyear, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Goodyear, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 East
Papago Freeway
Agua Fria Freeway
I 17 North
Black Canyon Freeway
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Arizona Veterans Highway
AZ 69 North

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 10 East — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goodyear, AZ and Chino Valley, AZ.

1

Start on South Litchfield Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Litchfield Road
2

Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: Phoenix

0.3 mi · 38 sec · I 10 East: Phoenix
3

Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

4.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway
4

Take the exit slight right

1.0 mi · 1 min
5

Continue on Agua Fria Freeway

20 mi · 23 min · Agua Fria Freeway
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix

0.3 mi · 33 sec · I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix
7

Keep slight left to continue on I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 17 North, I 17 South: Flagstaff, Phoenix
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 17 North: Flagstaff

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 17 North: Flagstaff
9

Keep slight left

0.3 mi · 33 sec
10

Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

23 mi · 24 min · Black Canyon Freeway
11

Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

8.9 mi · 9 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
12

Continue on Arizona Veterans Highway

13 mi · 13 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
13

Keep slight right to continue on AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott

22 mi · 25 min · AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
14

Turn right onto Fain Road

7.6 mi · 9 min · Fain Road
15

Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway

5.9 mi · 6 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
16

Take the exit slight right toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley

0.4 mi · 45 sec · AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
17

Turn right onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

0.5 mi · 37 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
18

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

102 ft · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
19

Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
20

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

138 ft · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
21

Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

3.7 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
22

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

151 ft · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
23

Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

0.8 mi · 53 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
24

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

151 ft · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
25

Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

2.8 mi · 3 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
26

Arrive at your destination

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 59.7 miles from Goodyear, AZ, or about 1h 8m into the drive.

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 26 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.7 miles or 1h 8m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chino 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 119.4 miles and 2h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Goodyear, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.7 mi from Goodyear, AZ · 1h 8m into the drive

census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New River, AZ

60 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

Sun City, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New River, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.7 miles from Goodyear, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chino Valley, AZ

The final approach into Chino 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 Chino Valley, 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

$23.79 one way

$47.57 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $25.17 $50.35
premium $5.59 $26.28 $52.56
diesel $5.61 $26.36 $52.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.8 0 $12.54 $5.73
Efficient EV 29.9 0 $10.45 $4.78
EV Truck/SUV 47.8 0 $16.72 $7.64

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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

Goodyear, AZ

Afternoon in Goodyear on Friday

Local time

4:13 PM

MST

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chino Valley, AZ

Afternoon in Chino Valley on Friday

Local time

4:13 PM

MST

Current temp

41°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

46 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 16m 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 Chino Valley, AZ covers 119.4 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10 East, Papago Freeway, Agua Fria Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 59.7 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 $23.79 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.

The drive from Goodyear, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ is easy. At 2h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Goodyear, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Goodyear, AZ to Chino Valley, 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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