How far is Avondale, AZ from Paradise Valley, AZ?
The driving distance from Avondale, AZ to Paradise Valley, AZ is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
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 fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
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 Paradise Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avondale and Paradise Valley.
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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
14.9 mi · 17 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East
564 ft · 7 sec · Red Mountain Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on AZ 51 North
2819 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Piestewa Freeway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Piestewa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Avenue, Lincoln Drive
1438 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Drive
68 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Glendale Avenue
1277 ft · 27 sec · East Glendale Avenue
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Continue on East Lincoln Drive
5.8 mi · 11 min · East Lincoln Drive
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Continue on East Lincoln Drive
81 m · 12 sec · East Lincoln Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Avondale and Paradise Valley.
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
14.9 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Avondale and Partly Sunny near Paradise Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avondale to Paradise Valley?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Avondale and 15.5 miles from Paradise Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:02 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Avondale and Partly Sunny near Paradise Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Phoenix
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avondale and Paradise Valley. Straight-line distance: 24.36 mi (39.21 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 Paradise Valley
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 14,851 |
| Coordinates | 33.5311500, -111.9426500 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paradise Valley (-111.94265, 33.53115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
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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