How far is Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ from Anthem, AZ?
The driving distance from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ to Anthem, AZ is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Anthem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ahwatukee Foothills and Anthem.
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Start on South Iroquois Drive
954 ft · 35 sec · South Iroquois Drive
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Turn right onto East Pawnee Circle
57 m · 12 sec · East Pawnee Circle
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Turn left onto South 48th Street
2043 ft · 44 sec · South 48th Street
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Turn right onto East Elliot Road
2905 ft · 1 min · East Elliot Road
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Turn left onto I 10 West: Phoenix
2056 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
4.2 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
30.6 mi · 35 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Anthem Way
2654 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Anthem Way
917 ft · 29 sec · West Anthem Way
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Turn slight left
89 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto North 41st Drive
1487 ft · 1 min · North 41st Drive
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Turn left
24 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
73 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Anthem.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Black Canyon Freeway
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
30.6 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Ahwatukee Foothills and Sunny near Anthem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ahwatukee Foothills to Anthem?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.5 miles from Ahwatukee Foothills and 22.4 miles from Anthem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ahwatukee Foothills and Sunny near Anthem.
Stop Ideas Near Glendale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendale.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Anthem. Straight-line distance: 37.5 mi (60.35 km).
#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.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3417100, -111.9840300 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anthem
Situated in the northern foothills of the Sonoran Desert north of Phoenix, this Maricopa County development sits at an elevation of roughly 1,864 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.8672600, -112.1468200 |
| Altitude | 568 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anthem (-112.14682, 33.86726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $8.53 | $17.05 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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