How far is Alhambra, AZ from Avondale, AZ?
The driving distance from Alhambra, AZ to Avondale, AZ is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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.
City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alhambra and Avondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alhambra and Avondale.
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Start on North 35th Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · North 35th Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
1923 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
11.2 mi · 13 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dysart Road
1881 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto North Dysart Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Dysart Road
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Turn right onto East Western Avenue
2636 ft · 56 sec · East Western Avenue
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
27 m · 5 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn right
8 m · 2 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 Alhambra and Avondale.
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.
Papago Freeway
Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
11.2 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Clear leaving Alhambra and Sunny near Avondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alhambra to Avondale?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Tolleson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Alhambra and 8.3 miles from Avondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 $2.71 one way or $5.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Alhambra and Sunny near Avondale.
Stop Ideas Near Tolleson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Surprise City Hall
Tolleson City Hall
City Hall Parking
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tolleson.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alhambra and Avondale. Straight-line distance: 13.14 mi (21.15 km).
#1 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.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.4983800, -112.1343200 |
| Altitude | 342 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Avondale
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 88,914 |
| Coordinates | 33.4356000, -112.3496000 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-112.349602, 33.435579)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
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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