Origin
Holbrook, AZ
Morning in Holbrook on Monday
Local time
9:39 AM
MST
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holbrook, AZ to Goodyear, AZ
Drive Time
3h 23m
Distance
202.9 mi
326 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 11m
★
6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 46m
8 PM
3h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holbrook, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Goodyear, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Holbrook, AZ to Goodyear, AZ covers 202.9 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Holbrook-Springerville Highway, Show Low-Holbrook Highway, Heber Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.38 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
101.4 miles from Holbrook, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 23m drive with frequent turns across 202.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Holbrook-Springerville Highway 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 23m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Holbrook, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Holbrook-Springerville Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Show Low-Holbrook Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Heber Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Heber-Holbrook Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 3rd Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 277 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 260 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hwy 260 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Holbrook-Springerville Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holbrook, AZ and Goodyear, AZ.
1
Start on North Navajo Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Navajo Boulevard
2
Continue on Holbrook-Springerville Highway
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Holbrook-Springerville Highway
3
Continue on Show Low-Holbrook Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Show Low-Holbrook Highway
4
Turn right onto Heber Road
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Heber Road
5
Turn straight onto Heber-Holbrook Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Heber-Holbrook Highway
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto West 3rd Street North
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
West 3rd Street North
7
Continue on Highway 277
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 277
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 260
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Highway 260
9
Continue on Hwy 260
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Hwy 260
10
Continue on Payson-Heber Highway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Payson-Heber Highway
11
Continue on Payson-Show Low Highway
24 mi
·
30 min
·
Payson-Show Low Highway
12
Turn left onto South Beeline Highway
73 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
South Beeline Highway
13
Continue on North Country Club Drive
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Country Club Drive
14
Take the exit right toward AZ 202 Loop West
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
AZ 202 Loop West
15
Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Red Mountain Freeway
16
Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West
17
Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Papago Freeway
18
Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
19
Continue on Papago Freeway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Papago Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Litchfield Road, Phoenix-Goodyear Airport
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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Litchfield Road, Phoenix-Goodyear Airport
21
Turn left onto North Litchfield Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Litchfield Road
22
Continue on South Litchfield Road
338 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Litchfield Road
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.4 miles from Holbrook, AZ, or about 1h 41m 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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.4 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 46m
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 Holbrook, 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 Holbrook, AZ
This is one driving day of about 202.9 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Holbrook, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 101.4 mi from Holbrook, AZ · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.4 miles from Holbrook, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Goodyear, 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
$40.38 one way
$80.76 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $42.64 | $85.28 |
| premium | $5.59 | $44.63 | $89.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $45.08 | $90.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.9 | 0 | $21.30 | $9.74 |
| Efficient EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.75 | $8.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.2 | 1 | $28.41 | $12.99 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Destination
Goodyear, AZ
Morning in Goodyear on Monday
Local time
9:39 AM
MST
Current temp
56°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
20 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
3h 23m 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 Holbrook, AZ to Goodyear, AZ covers 202.9 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Holbrook-Springerville Highway, Show Low-Holbrook Highway, Heber Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 101.4 miles from Holbrook, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 23m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Holbrook, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Holbrook, AZ to Goodyear, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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