Origin
Paradise Valley, AZ
Morning in Paradise Valley on Monday
Local time
8:33 AM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paradise Valley, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ
Drive Time
28m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paradise Valley, AZ
Brent Singleton
Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paradise Valley, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ covers 16.7 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hohokam Expressway, North 44th Street, Maricopa Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on Hohokam Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.32 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
8.3 miles from Paradise Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Paradise Valley, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ covers 16.7 miles and takes about 28m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hohokam Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near North Tatum Boulevard.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 16.7 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 1.9 miles (North Tatum Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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North Tatum Boulevard
Turn left onto North Tatum Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 East: East Tucson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 10 East: East Tucson
7
15.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Elliot Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 157
Toward Elliot Road
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
East Elliot Road
Turn right onto East Elliot Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
South Iroquois Drive
Turn left onto South Iroquois Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hohokam Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| North 44th Street | 4 mi | 7m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| East Lincoln Drive | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East McDonald Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Tatum Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Elliot Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South 48th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hohokam Expressway
— 5.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise Valley, AZ and Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ.
1
Start on East Lincoln Drive
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Lincoln Drive
2
Turn left onto North Tatum Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Tatum Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on East McDonald Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East McDonald Drive
4
Continue on North 44th Street
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North 44th Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto East McDowell Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East McDowell Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto AZ 143
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Hohokam Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 10 East: East Tucson
8
Merge onto I 10
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 157
Toward Elliot Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto East Elliot Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
East Elliot Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto South 48th Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South 48th Street
12
Turn right onto East Pawnee Circle
187 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Pawnee Circle
13
Turn left onto South Iroquois Drive
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Iroquois Drive
14
Arrive at destination
South Iroquois Drive
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 8.3 miles from Paradise Valley, AZ, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.7 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 16.7 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.3 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 Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Paradise Valley, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Paradise Valley, AZ
This is one driving day of about 16.7 miles and 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Paradise 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.
The longest stretch is on Hohokam Expressway for about 5.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.3 mi from Paradise Valley, AZ · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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
Arriving in Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ
The final approach into Ahwatukee Foothills, 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 Ahwatukee Foothills, 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
$3.32 one way
$6.65 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ
Morning in Ahwatukee Foothills on Monday
Local time
8:33 AM
MST
Current temp
60°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
1 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
28m 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 Paradise Valley, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ covers 16.7 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hohokam Expressway, North 44th Street, Maricopa Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 miles from Paradise Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.32 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 10 significant decision points across 16.7 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 1.9 miles (North Tatum Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Paradise Valley, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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