Origin
Goodyear, AZ
Morning in Goodyear on Saturday
Local time
10:13 AM
MST
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goodyear, AZ to Coolidge, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
70.9 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
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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Coolidge, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Goodyear, AZ to Coolidge, AZ covers 70.9 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Western Avenue, South Dysart Road, West Buckeye Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 70.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 70.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Western Avenue 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 Coolidge, AZ is easy. At 1h 28m 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 Coolidge, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Western Avenue | — | — |
| South Dysart Road | — | — |
| West Buckeye Road | — | — |
| South 59th Avenue | — | — |
| AZ 202 | — | — |
| Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway | — | — |
| I 10 | — | — |
| I 10 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Western Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodyear, AZ and Coolidge, AZ.
1
Start on South Litchfield Road
7 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Litchfield Road
2
Turn right onto East Western Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Western Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dysart Road
495 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Dysart Road
4
Turn left onto West Buckeye Road
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
West Buckeye Road
5
Turn right onto South 59th Avenue
446 ft
·
8 sec
·
South 59th Avenue
6
Take the ramp straight toward AZ 202 Loop South
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
AZ 202 Loop South
7
Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Phoenix, Tucson
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 10: Phoenix, Tucson
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Tucson
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 East: Tucson
10
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge
12
Keep slight left to continue on AZ 187 North, AZ 387 North: Coolidge, Florence, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
299 ft
·
14 sec
·
AZ 187 North, AZ 387 North: Coolidge, Florence, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
13
Turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
14
Turn right
6.9 mi
·
9 min
15
Turn right onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
16
Turn right onto North Arizona Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Arizona Boulevard
17
Turn left onto West Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Central Avenue
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.5 mi from Goodyear, AZ · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.5 miles from Goodyear, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Coolidge, AZ
The final approach into Coolidge, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.12 one way
$28.25 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $14.95 | $29.90 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.61 | $31.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.65 | $31.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.44 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Coolidge, AZ
Morning in Coolidge on Saturday
Local time
10:13 AM
MST
Current temp
56°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
31 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 28m 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 Coolidge, AZ covers 70.9 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Western Avenue, South Dysart Road, West Buckeye Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.5 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 $14.12 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 Coolidge, AZ is easy. At 1h 28m 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 Coolidge, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Goodyear, AZ to Coolidge, 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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