Origin
Nogales, AZ
Afternoon in Nogales on Thursday
Local time
4:24 PM
MST
Current temp
94°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nogales, AZ to Goodyear, AZ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h
Distance
197.6 mi
318 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
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6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Nogales, AZ
András Nyemczovszky
Goodyear, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Nogales, AZ to Goodyear, AZ covers 197.6 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Morley Avenue, North Grand Avenue, West Mariposa Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.36 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
98.8 miles from Nogales, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 197.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 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 3h drive with frequent turns across 197.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Morley 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 Nogales, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is easy. At 3h 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 Nogales, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Morley Avenue | — | — |
| North Grand Avenue | — | — |
| West Mariposa Road | — | — |
| I 19 North | — | — |
| Nogales–Tucson Highway | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| South Freeway | — | — |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Morley Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nogales, AZ and Goodyear, AZ.
1
Start on North Wayside Drive
92 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Wayside Drive
2
Turn right onto North Morley Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Morley Avenue
3
Turn left
128 ft
·
9 sec
4
Turn right onto North Grand Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North Grand Avenue
5
Turn left onto West Mariposa Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Mariposa Road
6
Take the ramp right toward I 19 North: Tucson
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 19 North: Tucson
7
Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
60 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Nogales–Tucson Highway
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 10 West: Phoenix
9
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Freeway
10
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
51 mi
·
51 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
12
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38 mi
·
38 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
AZ 202 Loop
14
Keep slight left to continue on AZ 202 Loop West
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
AZ 202 Loop West
15
Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
16
Take the exit slight right toward Buckeye Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Buckeye Road
17
Continue on South 59th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South 59th Avenue
18
Turn left onto West Buckeye Road
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
West Buckeye Road
19
Turn slight right onto South Dysart Road
364 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Dysart Road
20
Turn straight onto South Dysart Road
299 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Dysart Road
21
Turn left onto East Western Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Western Avenue
22
Turn left onto South Litchfield Road
397 ft
·
44 sec
·
South Litchfield Road
23
Continue on South Litchfield Road
338 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Litchfield Road
24
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 98.8 miles from Nogales, AZ, or about 1h 30m 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 43 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.8 miles or 1h 30m 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 27m
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 Nogales, 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 Nogales, AZ
This is one driving day of about 197.6 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Nogales, 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 98.8 mi from Nogales, AZ · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 98.8 miles from Nogales, 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
$39.36 one way
$78.73 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $41.66 | $83.32 |
| premium | $5.59 | $43.50 | $86.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.63 | $87.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.3 | 0 | $20.75 | $9.48 |
| Efficient EV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.29 | $7.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79 | 0 | $27.66 | $12.65 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Destination
Goodyear, AZ
Afternoon in Goodyear on Thursday
Local time
4:24 PM
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
7 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
3h 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 Nogales, AZ to Goodyear, AZ covers 197.6 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Morley Avenue, North Grand Avenue, West Mariposa Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.8 miles from Nogales, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.36 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.
The drive from Nogales, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is easy. At 3h 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 Nogales, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Nogales, AZ to Goodyear, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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