How far is Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ from Fortuna Foothills, AZ?
The driving distance from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Fortuna Foothills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ahwatukee Foothills and Fortuna Foothills.
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Start on South Iroquois Drive
528 ft · 23 sec · South Iroquois Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Kiowa Street
58 m · 9 sec · East Kiowa Street
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Turn right onto South 48th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 48th Street
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Turn left onto East Warner Road
3012 ft · 1 min · East Warner Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: Tucson
1952 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 347 South
1889 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto West Queen Creek Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Queen Creek Road
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Continue on North Maricopa Road
11.8 mi · 14 min · North Maricopa Road
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Continue on North John Wayne Parkway
14.8 mi · 19 min · North John Wayne Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
5.6 mi · 6 min · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
2124 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route
31.6 mi · 32 min · Phoenix Bypass Route
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
105.4 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Foothills Boulevard
1672 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto South Foothills Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · South Foothills Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 40th Street
647 ft · 15 sec · East 40th Street
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Turn right onto South Sheryl Drive
600 ft · 26 sec · South Sheryl Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Sheryl Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Fortuna Foothills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
105 mi · 01h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Ahwatukee Foothills and Sunny near Fortuna Foothills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ahwatukee Foothills to Fortuna Foothills?
The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from Ahwatukee Foothills and 90.2 miles from Fortuna Foothills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.4 miles (238.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.68 one way or $59.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ahwatukee Foothills and Sunny near Fortuna Foothills.
Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Gila Bend Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gila Bend.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Fortuna Foothills. Straight-line distance: 148.4 mi (238.83 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 Fortuna Foothills
Census designated place
| Population | 28,135 |
| Coordinates | 32.6578300, -114.4118900 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fortuna Foothills (-114.41189, 32.65783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $29.68 | $59.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $31.97 | $63.93 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $34.06 | $68.11 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $39.83 | $79.65 |
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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