Origin
Litchfield Park, AZ
Afternoon in Litchfield Park on Sunday
Local time
3:42 PM
MST
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Litchfield Park, AZ to Phoenix, AZ
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20.1 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
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6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Litchfield Park, AZ
Mark Direen
Phoenix, AZ
Carter Marchant
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Litchfield Park to Phoenix, you are looking at a quick 21.2-mile journey through the heart of the Desert Southwest. Expect to spend about 28 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via East Wigwam Boulevard, West Indian School Road, and North Dysart Road. With an estimated fuel cost of only $4, it is a very budget-friendly trip. Since both cities are located within the same region, you will experience a consistent desert landscape throughout the entire drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
10 miles from Litchfield Park, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Because this route involves zero highway driving, your journey is defined by navigating local intersections and city streets. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of road, as the path remains entirely within urbanized areas. The experience is best described as a straightforward commute that requires your full attention at local turns. Expect a steady, rhythmic pace as you transition from the suburban feel of Litchfield Park into the urban environment of Phoenix.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 14.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Papago Freeway and North Dysart Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 20.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.6 mi into trip
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~7m in
Turn left toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
7
18.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward 7th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 144A
Toward 7th Avenue
9
18.5 mi into trip
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~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 7th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Downtown Cultural/Sport Facilities
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward 7th Avenue South, Arizona State Universi...
6
18.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
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West Roosevelt Street
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
19.1 mi into trip
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~26m in
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North 1st Avenue
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Litchfield Park, AZ and Phoenix, AZ, road signs point toward 7Th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus and Cultural/Sport Facilities.
7Th Avenue South
18.5 mi in
|
~25m
Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus
18.5 mi in
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~25m
Cultural/Sport Facilities
18.5 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Papago Freeway | 14.3 mi | 16m |
| North Dysart Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Wigwam Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North 1st Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Roosevelt Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Indian School Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Adams Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Papago Freeway
— 14.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Litchfield Park, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.
1
Start on this road
217 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on East Wigwam Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Wigwam Boulevard
Use the none lane.
3
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Indian School Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto North Dysart Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Dysart Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 10
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 144A
Toward 7th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward 7th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Downtown Cultural/Sport Facilities
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto North 7th Avenue
445 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 7th Avenue
10
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Roosevelt Street
Use the none lane.
11
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
Use the none lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto North 1st Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Avenue
Use the none lane.
13
Turn left onto West Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Adams Street
14
Turn right onto North 1st Street
408 ft
·
18 sec
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North 1st Street
15
Turn right onto East Washington Street
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Washington Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Washington Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 28-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily manage the entire 21.2-mile distance without needing any scheduled stops for rest or refueling. Keep in mind that because this route relies on local roads rather than major highways, traffic density may fluctuate depending on the time of day. Your best strategy is to monitor local traffic reports before heading out to ensure your route remains efficient. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation app active, as the turn-heavy nature of the local roads requires frequent adjustments.
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 10 miles from Litchfield Park, AZ, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.3 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 20.1 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Phoenix, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Litchfield Park, 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 Litchfield Park, AZ
This is one driving day of about 20.1 miles and 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Litchfield Park, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Papago Freeway for about 14.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10 mi from Litchfield Park, AZ · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 20.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10 miles from Litchfield Park, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Phoenix, AZ
The final approach into Phoenix, 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 Phoenix, 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
$4.00 one way
$8.00 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Phoenix, AZ
Afternoon in Phoenix on Sunday
Local time
3:42 PM
MST
Current temp
61°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
5 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
29m 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 Litchfield Park, AZ to Phoenix, AZ covers 20.1 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Papago Freeway, North Dysart Road, East Wigwam Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 miles from Litchfield Park, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.00 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 20.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Litchfield Park, AZ and Phoenix, AZ, road signs point toward 7Th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus and Cultural/Sport Facilities.
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