How far is Avondale, AZ from Fortuna Foothills, AZ?

The driving distance from Avondale, AZ to Fortuna Foothills, AZ is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
157.11 mi
02h 57m
Flight
130.97 mi
210.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.97 mi
Kilometers
210.77 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.11 mi
Kilometers
252.85 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fortuna Foothills
Sun, May 31, 7:01 AM MST
Return by in Avondale
Sun, May 31, 9:58 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avondale
2026-05-31T04:04
Arrive Fortuna Foothills
Sun, May 31, 7:01 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM MST

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

Leave by
12:36 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
Gila Bend
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Avondale
78.5 mi
01h 28m
To Fortuna Foothills
78.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
100°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
100°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avondale and Fortuna Foothills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avondale and Fortuna Foothills.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    27 m · 7 sec · North Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Western Avenue

    2596 ft · 56 sec · West Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Litchfield Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Litchfield Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 10 West: Los Angeles

    1844 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South Oglesby Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ-85 South: Gila Bend

    3011 ft · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    1775 ft · 43 sec · Arizona State Highway 85

  14. 14

    Continue on East Pima Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Pima Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego

    1.1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    100.2 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Foothills Boulevard

    1672 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Foothills Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · South Foothills Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 40th Street

    647 ft · 15 sec · East 40th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Sheryl Drive

    600 ft · 26 sec · South Sheryl Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Sheryl Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avondale and Fortuna Foothills.

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
100 mi · 64%
Arizona State Highway 85
28.5 mi · 18%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 8%
South Oglesby Road
3.56 mi · 2%
Papago Freeway
3.08 mi · 2%
East Pima Street
2.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

100 mi · 01h 41m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
131 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gila Bend
01h 28m from Avondale
Leave By
12:36 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Avondale 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 Avondale to Fortuna Foothills?

The road trip is about 157.1 miles (252.9 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Avondale and 78.6 miles from Fortuna Foothills.

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

The direct path is about 131 miles (210.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 12:36 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.43 one way or $54.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Avondale and Sunny near Fortuna Foothills.

Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gila Bend, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gila Bend.

RAIL

Maricopa

64 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

83 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

85 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

88 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avondale and Fortuna Foothills. Straight-line distance: 130.97 mi (210.77 km).

Avondale

#1 Avondale

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population88,914
Coordinates33.4356000, -112.3496000
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Fortuna Foothills

#2 Fortuna Foothills

Census designated place

Population28,135
Coordinates32.6578300, -114.4118900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Start: Avondale (-112.3496, 33.4356)
End: Fortuna Foothills (-114.41189, 32.65783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.99 L · about $27.43
Round trip
$54.86
11.08 gal · 41.98 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $27.43 $54.86
Mid-grade $5.34 $29.57 $59.15
Premium $5.57 $30.84 $61.67
Diesel $6.37 $35.27 $70.54

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Avondale and Fortuna Foothills. The current time is 04:04:57.

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.