How far is Avondale, AZ from Arizona City, AZ?

The driving distance from Avondale, AZ to Arizona City, AZ is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.4 mi
01h 26m
Flight
61.22 mi
98.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.22 mi
Kilometers
98.53 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.4 mi
Kilometers
116.52 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arizona City
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM MST
Return by in Avondale
Sun, Apr 19, 9:02 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avondale
2026-04-19T06:10
Arrive Arizona City
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avondale
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Sun Lakes
AZ

Census designated place

From Avondale
36.2 mi
00h 43m
To Arizona City
36.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
97°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avondale and Arizona City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avondale and Arizona City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    27 m · 10 sec · North Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Western Avenue

    2636 ft · 54 sec · East Western Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dysart Road

    151 m · 17 sec · South Dysart Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Buckeye Road

    8.9 mi · 14 min · West Buckeye Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South 59th Avenue

    136 m · 8 sec · South 59th Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward AZ 202 Loop South

    1609 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Phoenix, Tucson

    1123 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Tucson

    1.4 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Sunland Gin Road, Arizona City

    2520 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Sunland Gin Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · North Sunland Gin Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sunland Gin Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avondale and Arizona City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 52%
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
19.6 mi · 27%
West Buckeye Road
8.87 mi · 12%
North Sunland Gin Road
3.54 mi · 5%
I 10 East
0.86 mi · 1%
East Western Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

37.8 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
61.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sun Lakes
00h 43m from Avondale
Leave By
3:38 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Avondale and Mostly Sunny near Arizona City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avondale to Arizona City?

The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Avondale and 36.2 miles from Arizona City.

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

The direct path is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:38 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Avondale and Mostly Sunny near Arizona City.

Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes

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 Sun Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

City of Chandler

Chandler , AZ
3737 S Old Price Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City or town hall,Historic city center
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

City of Maricopa: City Hall

Maricopa , AZ
39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138, United States
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

Chandler Passport Acceptance Office

Chandler , AZ
175 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225, United States
Rating 3.6/5 26 reviews Passport office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.

RAIL

Maricopa

23 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

28 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

29 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

44 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avondale and Arizona City. Straight-line distance: 61.22 mi (98.53 km).

Avondale

#1 Avondale

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population88,914
Coordinates33.4356000, -112.3496000
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Arizona City

#2 Arizona City

Census designated place

Population10,475
Coordinates32.7558900, -111.6709600
Altitude460
CountryUnited States
Start: Avondale (-112.3496, 33.4356)
End: Arizona City (-111.67096, 32.75589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.67 L · about $12.63
Round trip
$25.25
5.1 gal · 19.34 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $12.63 $25.25
Mid-grade $5.34 $13.61 $27.22
Premium $5.57 $14.19 $28.39
Diesel $6.37 $16.23 $32.47

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Avondale and Arizona City. The current time is 06:10:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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