Trip from Oro Valley, AZ to Goodyear, AZ

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

128.8 mi

207 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m

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

Downtown Oro Valley, AZ, AZ

Oro Valley, AZ

Mark Direen

Downtown Goodyear, AZ, AZ

Goodyear, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oro Valley, AZ to Goodyear, AZ covers 128.8 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Valle del Oro Drive, West Greenock Drive, North Oracle Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.63 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

64.4 miles from Oro Valley, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 6m drive with frequent turns across 128.8 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.
North Valle del Oro Drive 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Oro Valley, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is easy. At 2h 6m 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 Oro Valley, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Valle del Oro Drive Unavailable Refreshing
West Greenock Drive Unavailable Refreshing
North Oracle Road Unavailable Refreshing
West Magee Road Unavailable Refreshing
West Cortaro Farms Road Unavailable Refreshing
North Casa Grande Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 10 West Unavailable Refreshing
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North Valle del Oro Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Oro Place

249 ft · 15 sec · West Oro Place
2

Turn left onto North Valle del Oro Drive

0.1 mi · 26 sec · North Valle del Oro Drive
3

Turn right onto West Greenock Drive

0.1 mi · 28 sec · West Greenock Drive
4

Turn right onto North Oracle Road

2.9 mi · 4 min · North Oracle Road
5

Turn right onto West Magee Road

3.7 mi · 6 min · West Magee Road
6

Continue on West Cortaro Farms Road

3.4 mi · 6 min · West Cortaro Farms Road
7

Turn right onto North Casa Grande Highway

177 ft · 3 sec · North Casa Grande Highway
8

Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 10 West
9

Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

46 mi · 46 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
10

Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

38 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
11

Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop

0.2 mi · 14 sec · AZ 202 Loop
12

Keep slight left to continue on AZ 202 Loop West

1.1 mi · 1 min · AZ 202 Loop West
13

Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

20 mi · 22 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
14

Take the exit slight right toward Buckeye Road

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Buckeye Road
15

Continue on South 59th Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · South 59th Avenue
16

Turn left onto West Buckeye Road

8.9 mi · 13 min · West Buckeye Road
17

Turn slight right onto South Dysart Road

364 ft · 13 sec · South Dysart Road
18

Turn straight onto South Dysart Road

299 ft · 10 sec · South Dysart Road
19

Turn left onto East Western Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Western Avenue
20

Turn left onto South Litchfield Road

397 ft · 44 sec · South Litchfield Road
21

Continue on South Litchfield Road

338 ft · 7 sec · South Litchfield Road
22

Arrive at your destination

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 64.4 miles from Oro Valley, AZ, or about 1h 3m 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 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.4 miles or 1h 3m 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 43m

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 Oro Valley, 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 Oro Valley, AZ

This is one driving day of about 128.8 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oro Valley, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 64.4 mi from Oro Valley, AZ · 1h 3m into the drive

Downtown Chandler, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chandler, AZ

64 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

Chandler, AZ to Goodyear, AZ

39.9 mi · 53m

Pacing Suggestions

Phoenix, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chandler, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.4 miles from Oro Valley, 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

$25.63 one way

$51.27 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $27.07 $54.14
premium $5.59 $28.33 $56.66
diesel $5.64 $28.61 $57.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.6 0 $13.52 $6.18
Efficient EV 32.2 0 $11.27 $5.15
EV Truck/SUV 51.5 0 $18.03 $8.24

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Oro Valley, AZ

Morning in Oro Valley on Monday

Local time

11:02 AM

MST

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Goodyear, AZ

Morning in Goodyear on Monday

Local time

11:02 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 6m 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 Oro Valley, AZ to Goodyear, AZ covers 128.8 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Valle del Oro Drive, West Greenock Drive, North Oracle Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.4 miles from Oro Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.63 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 Oro Valley, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is easy. At 2h 6m 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 Oro Valley, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oro Valley, AZ to Goodyear, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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