How far is Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ from Queen Creek, AZ?
The driving distance from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ to Queen Creek, AZ is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Queen Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ahwatukee Foothills and Queen Creek.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop
1541 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AZ 202 Loop East
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lindsay Road
2450 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Lindsay Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Lindsay Road
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Turn left onto East Queen Creek Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · East Queen Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Hawes Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Hawes Road
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Turn left onto East Ocotillo Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Ocotillo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ocotillo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Queen Creek.
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.
Santan Freeway
Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
10.5 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Ahwatukee Foothills and Sunny near Queen Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ahwatukee Foothills to Queen Creek?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Chandler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Ahwatukee Foothills and 13 miles from Queen Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:14 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ahwatukee Foothills and Sunny near Queen Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Chandler
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Chandler
Town of Gilbert Administration Offices
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
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Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Maricopa
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ahwatukee Foothills and Queen Creek. Straight-line distance: 21.19 mi (34.11 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 Queen Creek
Town in Arizona, United States
| Population | 60,097 |
| Coordinates | 33.2486600, -111.6343000 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Queen Creek (-111.6343, 33.24866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
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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