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Trip from Marana, AZ to Goodyear, AZ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 3m

Distance

108.4 mi

174 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 55m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m

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

town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States

Marana, AZ

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Downtown Goodyear, AZ, AZ

Goodyear, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Marana, AZ to Goodyear, AZ covers 108.4 miles and takes about 2h 3m 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 38.1 miles on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.59 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

54.2 miles from Marana, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 3m. Total distance: 108.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 3m drive with frequent turns across 108.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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 38.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Swanson Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 108.4 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: near the start (West Swanson Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 77 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Swanson Street

Turn right onto West Swanson Street

Navigation decision point

5
2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 10 West: Phoenix

Navigation decision point

Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
7
77 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward AZ 202 Loop

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 161A-B Toward AZ 202 Loop
8
77.1 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward AZ 202 Loop West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 161A Toward AZ 202 Loop West
7
97.9 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Take the exit toward Buckeye Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 76 Toward Buckeye Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway 38.1 mi 38m
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway 36.1 mi 36m
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway 19.6 mi 22m
West Buckeye Road 8.9 mi 13m
North Sandario Road 1.6 mi 3m
East Western Avenue 1 mi 1m
West Moore Road 0.3 mi <1m
West Swanson Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway — 38.1 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Steele Drive

214 ft · 12 sec · North Steele Drive
2

Turn right onto West Swanson Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · West Swanson Street
3

Turn left onto North Whitney Lane

0.1 mi · 27 sec · North Whitney Lane
4

Turn right onto West Moore Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · West Moore Road
5

Turn left onto North Sandario Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Sandario Road
6

Enter roundabout onto North Sandario Road

103 ft · 3 sec · North Sandario Road
7

Continue on North Sandario Road

0.3 mi · 59 sec · North Sandario Road
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
9

Merge onto I 10

36 mi · 36 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 10

38 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Exit 161A-B Toward AZ 202 Loop Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

1.1 mi · 1 min
Exit 161A Toward AZ 202 Loop West Use the slight left lane.
13

Merge onto AZ 202 Loop

20 mi · 22 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 76 Toward Buckeye Road Use the slight right lane.
15

Continue on South 59th Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · South 59th Avenue
16

Turn left onto US 80 Hist

8.9 mi · 13 min · West Buckeye Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17

Turn slight right

363 ft · 13 sec
Toward South Dysart Road
18

Turn straight onto South Dysart Road

300 ft · 9 sec · South Dysart Road
19

Turn left onto East Western Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Western Avenue
Use the left lane.
20

Turn left onto South Litchfield Road

396 ft · 44 sec · South Litchfield Road
Use the left lane.
21

Continue on South Litchfield Road

337 ft · 7 sec · South Litchfield Road
22

Arrive at destination

South Litchfield 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 54.2 miles from Marana, AZ, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.1 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 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.2 miles or 58m 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 35m

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 Marana, 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 Marana, AZ

This is one driving day of about 108.4 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Marana, 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 38.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 54.2 mi from Marana, AZ · 58m into the drive

seat of Maricopa County, largest city in, and capital of, the State of Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Phoenix, AZ

54 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.

Popular next leg

Phoenix, AZ to Goodyear, AZ

19.1 mi · 26m

Pacing Suggestions

Eloy, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Casa Grande, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.2 miles from Marana, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

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 ~27 min detour Free near mile 48.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.59 one way

$43.19 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $22.85 $45.71
premium $5.59 $23.86 $47.72
diesel $5.61 $23.93 $47.87

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: 37.9 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 32.5 0 $11.38 $5.20
Efficient EV 27.1 0 $9.49 $4.34
EV Truck/SUV 43.4 0 $15.18 $6.94

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

Marana, AZ

Morning in Marana on Thursday

Local time

11:56 AM

MST

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Goodyear, AZ

Morning in Goodyear on Thursday

Local time

11:56 AM

MST

Current temp

87°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

34 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

2h 3m 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 Marana, AZ to Goodyear, AZ covers 108.4 miles and takes about 2h 3m 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 54.2 miles from Marana, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.59 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 15 significant decision points across 108.4 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: near the start (West Swanson Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 77 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Marana, AZ to Goodyear, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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