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Trip from Snowflake, 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

3h 57m

Distance

190.4 mi

306 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 45m ★
6 AM
3h 57m
8 AM
4h 23m
10 AM
4h 7m
12 PM
4h 4m
3 PM
4h 8m
5 PM
4h 22m
8 PM
3h 50m

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

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Snowflake, AZ

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Downtown Goodyear, AZ, AZ

Goodyear, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Snowflake, AZ to Goodyear, AZ covers 190.4 miles and takes about 3h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Beeline Highway, East 3rd Street North, Payson-Show Low Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.1 miles on South Beeline Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.93 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

95.2 miles from Snowflake, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 190.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 57m drive with frequent turns across 190.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Beeline Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 73.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 157.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 190.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 157.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 157.5 miles (AZ 202 Loop / Red Mountain Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 169.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
157.2 mi into trip | ~3h 16m in

Take the exit toward AZ 202 Loop West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward AZ 202 Loop West
5
157.5 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in | AZ 202 Loop / Red Mountain Freeway

Merge onto AZ 202 Loop / Red Mountain Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
169.6 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in

Take the exit toward I 10 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 10 West
5
170.6 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in | I 10 / Papago Freeway

Merge onto I 10 / Papago Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
188.4 mi into trip | ~3h 52m in

Take the exit toward Litchfield Road, Phoenix-Goodyear Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 128 Toward Litchfield Road, Phoenix-Goodyear Airpor...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Beeline Highway 73.1 mi 1h 26m
East 3rd Street North 28.8 mi 34m
Payson-Show Low Highway 24.2 mi 30m
Papago Freeway 17.3 mi 19m
Hwy 260 15.9 mi 22m
Payson-Heber Highway 12.7 mi 17m
Red Mountain Freeway 12 mi 13m
Highway 277 1.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: South Beeline Highway — 73.1 mi, about 1h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 3rd Street North

29 mi · 34 min · East 3rd Street North
2

Continue on AZ 277

1.9 mi · 3 min · Highway 277
3

At end of road, turn right onto AZ 260

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Highway 260
4

Continue on AZ 260

16 mi · 22 min · Hwy 260
5

Continue on AZ 260

13 mi · 17 min · Payson-Heber Highway
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on AZ 260

24 mi · 30 min · Payson-Show Low Highway
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn left onto AZ 87

73 mi · 1 hr 26 min · South Beeline Highway
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on AZ 87

0.5 mi · 47 sec · North Country Club Drive
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward AZ 202 Loop West
10

Merge onto AZ 202 Loop

12 mi · 13 min · Red Mountain Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward I 10 West Use the slight left lane.
12

Merge onto I 10

1.3 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13

Continue on I 10

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
14

Continue on I 10

16 mi · 18 min · Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Exit 128 Toward Litchfield Road, Phoenix-Goodyear Airport Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn left onto North Litchfield Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Litchfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
17

Continue on South Litchfield Road

337 ft · 7 sec · South Litchfield Road
18

Arrive at destination

South Litchfield Road

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 95.2 miles from Snowflake, AZ, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.1 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 42 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 95.2 miles or 2h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 15m

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 Snowflake, 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 Snowflake, AZ

This is one driving day of about 190.4 miles and 3h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Snowflake, 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 South Beeline Highway for about 73.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 95.2 mi from Snowflake, AZ · 2h 2m into the drive

town in Gila County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Payson, AZ

95 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

Cibecue, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Payson, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.2 miles from Snowflake, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before South Beeline Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.1 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Tonto National Monument

Tonto National Monument

National Monument

Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour $10 near mile 131.3
Caution: Construction Delays
Caution: Water is Required
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.93 one way

$75.86 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $40.14 $80.28
premium $5.59 $41.91 $83.82
diesel $5.61 $42.04 $84.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.1 0 $19.99 $9.14
Efficient EV 47.6 0 $16.66 $7.62
EV Truck/SUV 76.2 0 $26.66 $12.19

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Snowflake, AZ

Late night in Snowflake on Saturday

Local time

5:37 AM

MST

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Goodyear, AZ

Late night in Goodyear on Saturday

Local time

5:37 AM

MST

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Payson, AZ

95 mi in

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

48 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

3h 57m 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 Snowflake, AZ to Goodyear, AZ covers 190.4 miles and takes about 3h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Beeline Highway, East 3rd Street North, Payson-Show Low Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 95.2 miles from Snowflake, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.93 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 190.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 157.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 157.5 miles (AZ 202 Loop / Red Mountain Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 169.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Snowflake, AZ to Goodyear, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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