Origin
Sahuarita, AZ
Afternoon in Sahuarita on Sunday
Local time
3:37 PM
MST
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sahuarita, AZ to Goodyear, AZ
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
148.1 mi
238 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
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6 AM
2h 47m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sahuarita, AZ
Tom Fisk
Goodyear, AZ
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Trip Overview
Traveling the 148.1 miles from Sahuarita to Goodyear is a straightforward journey through the heart of the Desert Southwest. You can expect to spend approximately 2 hours and 46 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Your path connects these two Arizona communities primarily via the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, and the Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway. Budgeting around $29 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit costs for this one-way excursion. Because the drive is relatively short and contained within the same region, you won't need to worry about splitting the trip into multiple days. It’s a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
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
74.1 miles from Sahuarita, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than lulling you into highway hypnosis. Only about 17% of the journey consists of main highway driving, meaning you will spend a significant portion of your time navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 54.5-mile segment along the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. As you transition from the southern desert landscape toward the Phoenix metropolitan area, the road's personality shifts from open stretches to more technical, localized maneuvering. Stay alert, as the variety in road types requires consistent attention compared to a standard interstate cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 54.5 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 around 18.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 148.1 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 18.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
18.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
6
27.9 mi into trip
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~34m in
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I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
116.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m 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
116.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m 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
137.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 54.5 mi | 55m |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 38.1 mi | 38m |
| Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway | 19.6 mi | 22m |
| Nogales–Tucson Highway | 16 mi | 19m |
| West Buckeye Road | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| South Freeway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| East Sahuarita Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Western Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
— 54.5 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sahuarita, AZ and Goodyear, AZ.
1
Start on East Sahuarita Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Sahuarita Road
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 19 North: Tucson
3
Merge onto I 19
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Nogales–Tucson Highway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
Use the none lane.
5
Merge onto I 10
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 10
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
51 mi
·
51 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 10
38 mi
·
38 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the none lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 161A-B
Toward AZ 202 Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Exit 161A
Toward AZ 202 Loop West
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 76
Toward Buckeye Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on South 59th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South 59th Avenue
14
Turn left onto US 80 Hist
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
West Buckeye Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Turn slight right
363 ft
·
13 sec
Toward South Dysart Road
16
Turn straight onto South Dysart Road
300 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Dysart Road
17
Turn left onto East Western Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Western Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto South Litchfield Road
396 ft
·
44 sec
·
South Litchfield Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on South Litchfield Road
337 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Litchfield Road
20
Arrive at destination
South Litchfield Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively quick trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. You only need to account for one planned stop to keep your pace comfortable and manage your energy levels. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the longer 54.5-mile stretch, as it represents the bulk of your driving time before you reach the busier freeway sections near Goodyear. If you want to avoid the heaviest traffic, try to time your transit to miss peak commuting hours on the Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway. Keeping your single stop brief will ensure you reach your destination without feeling rushed.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.1 miles from Sahuarita, AZ, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.1 miles or 1h 21m 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 10m
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 Sahuarita, 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 Sahuarita, AZ
This is one driving day of about 148.1 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sahuarita, 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.
The longest stretch is on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway for about 54.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.1 mi from Sahuarita, AZ · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.1 miles from Sahuarita, 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
$29.47 one way
$58.95 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $31.12 | $62.25 |
| premium | $5.59 | $32.58 | $65.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.90 | $65.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.55 | $7.11 |
| Efficient EV | 37 | 0 | $12.96 | $5.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.2 | 0 | $20.73 | $9.48 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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 Sunday
Local time
3:37 PM
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
5 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 46m 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 Sahuarita, AZ to Goodyear, AZ covers 148.1 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Phoenix-Casa Grande 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 74.1 miles from Sahuarita, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.47 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 148.1 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 18.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sahuarita, AZ to Goodyear, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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