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Trip from Oro Valley, AZ to Goodyear, AZ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 26m

Distance

126.6 mi

204 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 17m ★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m

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

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town in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Oro Valley, AZ

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Downtown Goodyear, AZ, AZ

Goodyear, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oro Valley, AZ to Goodyear, AZ covers 126.6 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.3 miles on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.22 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

63.3 miles from Oro Valley, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway 46.3 mi 46m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway 38.1 mi 38m
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway 19.6 mi 22m
West Buckeye Road 8.9 mi 13m
West Magee Road 3.7 mi 6m
West Cortaro Farms Road 3.4 mi 6m
North Oracle Road 2.9 mi 4m
East Western Avenue 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Casa Grande-Tucson Highway — 46.3 mi, about 46m

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 · 14 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 · 27 sec · West Greenock Drive
4

Turn right onto AZ 77; US 80 Hist

2.9 mi · 4 min · North Oracle Road
5

Turn right onto West Magee Road

3.7 mi · 6 min · West Magee Road
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on West Cortaro Farms Road

3.4 mi · 6 min · West Cortaro Farms Road
Use the left lane.
7

Turn right onto North Casa Grande Highway

176 ft · 3 sec · North Casa Grande Highway
8

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 246 Toward I 10 West
9

Merge onto I 10

46 mi · 46 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 63.3 miles from Oro Valley, AZ, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.3 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 28 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 63.3 miles or 1h 12m 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 54m

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 126.6 miles and 2h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Oro Valley, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway for about 46.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Sun Lakes, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sun Lakes, AZ

63 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

Marana, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Casa Grande, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.3 miles from Oro Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

The Little Gym of Litchfield Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 126.6

Goodyear, Arizona

Hours: 9 am–7:30 pm

+16232505718

Visit website

Oro Valley Archery Range

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Oro Valley, Arizona

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15202295050

Visit website

Western National Parks Association (WNPA) - The National Parks Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Oro Valley, Arizona

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15206226014

Visit website

Dobbins Lookout

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 99.5

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

Visit website

Villago Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 72.4

Casa Grande, Arizona

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+15204218600

Visit website

TeenyTown Playland

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 126.6

Litchfield Park, Arizona

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+16237766002

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 108.5

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 2–9 pm

+16234015867

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 116.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | West Magee Road

Turn right onto West Magee Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
10.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Merge onto I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
95.2 mi into trip | ~1h 44m 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
95.4 mi into trip | ~1h 44m 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
116.1 mi into trip | ~2h 9m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.22 one way

$50.44 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $26.69 $53.38
premium $5.59 $27.87 $55.73
diesel $5.61 $27.95 $55.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38 0 $13.29 $6.08
Efficient EV 31.7 0 $11.08 $5.06
EV Truck/SUV 50.6 0 $17.72 $8.10

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 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

Oro Valley, AZ

Morning in Oro Valley on Saturday

Local time

11:15 AM

MST

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Goodyear, AZ

Morning in Goodyear on Saturday

Local time

11:15 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

30 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 26m 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.

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...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 65.5
View on nps.gov
Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

National Park

Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are pr...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour $25 near mile 4.4
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

126.6 mi in 2h 26m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.3 mi on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 around 3.1 miles in near West Magee Road.

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 126.6 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 3.1 miles (West Magee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 95.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 126.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 46.3 miles on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Goodyear, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (West Magee Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.8 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 95.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Saguaro National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Goodyear, AZ before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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