How far is Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ from Alhambra, AZ?

The driving distance from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ to Alhambra, AZ is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Road
18.84 mi
00h 25m
Flight
13.87 mi
22.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.87 mi
Kilometers
22.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.84 mi
Kilometers
30.32 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alhambra
Thu, Oct 15, 12:09 PM MST
Return by in Ahwatukee Foothills
Thu, Oct 15, 12:35 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ahwatukee Foothills
2026-10-15T11:44
Arrive Alhambra
Thu, Oct 15, 12:09 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ahwatukee Foothills
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Phoenix
AZ

The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

From Ahwatukee Foothills
9.4 mi
00h 12m
To Alhambra
9.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Alhambra.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ahwatukee Foothills and Alhambra.

  1. 1

    Start on South Iroquois Drive

    954 ft · 35 sec · South Iroquois Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pawnee Circle

    57 m · 12 sec · East Pawnee Circle

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 48th Street

    2043 ft · 44 sec · South 48th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Elliot Road

    2905 ft · 1 min · East Elliot Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 10 West: Phoenix

    2056 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Maricopa Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  10. 10

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 19th Avenue, Grand Avenue

    1745 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 19th Avenue

    1358 ft · 36 sec · North 19th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Grand Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Grand Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 35th Avenue

    1243 ft · 29 sec · North 35th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 35th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Alhambra.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maricopa Freeway
7.55 mi · 40%
Papago Freeway
5.56 mi · 30%
Grand Avenue
2.83 mi · 15%
East Elliot Road
0.55 mi · 3%
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
0.52 mi · 3%
I 10 West
0.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Maricopa Freeway

Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

7.55 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phoenix
00h 12m from Ahwatukee Foothills
Leave By
7:38 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ahwatukee Foothills and Clear near Alhambra.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ahwatukee Foothills to Alhambra?

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Ahwatukee Foothills and 9.4 miles from Alhambra.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ahwatukee Foothills and Clear near Alhambra.

Stop Ideas Near Phoenix

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Phoenix and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 7.8 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Tempe Economic Development
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

Tempe Economic Development

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.

BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

4 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

6 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

12 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

43 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Alhambra. Straight-line distance: 13.87 mi (22.32 km).

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#1 Ahwatukee Foothills

Situated in Maricopa County at an elevation of approximately 1,283 feet, this urban village of Phoenix lies at the southern base of South Mountain Park and Preserve.

Population0
Coordinates33.3417100, -111.9840300
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Alhambra

Situated within Maricopa County at an elevation of 1122 feet, this area functions as an urban village integrated into the central part of Phoenix.

Population0
Coordinates33.4983800, -112.1343200
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: South Iroquois Drive (-111.984122, 33.341741)
End: North 35th Avenue (-112.134242, 33.49838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.52 L · about $3.13
Round trip
$6.26
1.34 gal · 5.04 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $3.13 $6.26
Mid-grade $5.03 $3.37 $6.75
Premium $5.36 $3.59 $7.19
Diesel $6.27 $4.20 $8.40

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ahwatukee Foothills and Alhambra. The current time is 11:44:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.