How far is Avondale, AZ from Cave Creek, AZ?
The driving distance from Avondale, AZ to Cave Creek, AZ is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 01m.
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.
Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Avondale and Cave Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avondale and Cave Creek.
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Start on the route
8 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
27 m · 10 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East Western Avenue
2636 ft · 58 sec · East Western Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Dysart Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Dysart Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: Phoenix
1541 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Agua Fria Freeway
21.3 mi · 25 min · Agua Fria Freeway
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Continue on Pima Freeway
4.3 mi · 5 min · Pima Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cave Creek Road
2076 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Cave Creek Road, National Memorial Cemetery
154 m · 12 sec
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Turn slight left onto North Cave Creek Road
12.3 mi · 22 min · North Cave Creek Road
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Continue on East Cave Creek Road
32 m · 10 sec · East Cave Creek Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Cave Creek Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Avondale and Cave Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Agua Fria Freeway
Continue on Agua Fria Freeway
21.3 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Avondale and Partly Sunny near Cave Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avondale to Cave Creek?
The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Avondale and 22.6 miles from Cave Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.87 one way or $15.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Avondale and Partly Sunny near Cave Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Sun City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
Surprise City Hall
City of Surprise: Police Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun City.
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Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avondale and Cave Creek. Straight-line distance: 35.8 mi (57.62 km).
#1 Avondale
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 88,914 |
| Coordinates | 33.4356000, -112.3496000 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cave Creek
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,986 |
| Coordinates | 33.8333716, -111.9507042 |
| Altitude | 648 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cave Creek (-111.950704, 33.833372)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 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 | $4.95 | $7.87 | $15.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $8.49 | $16.97 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $10.12 | $20.24 |
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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