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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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.06 mi
00h 43m
Flight
24.36 mi
39.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.36 mi
Kilometers
39.21 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.06 mi
Kilometers
49.99 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paradise Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 12:43 PM MST
Return by in Avondale
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avondale
2026-04-19T12:00
Arrive Paradise Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 12:43 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Avondale
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Phoenix
AZ

The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

From Avondale
15.5 mi
00h 21m
To Paradise Valley
15.5 mi
00h 21m

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
93°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

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

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.

  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 · 58 sec · East Western Avenue

  4. 4

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Dysart Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: Phoenix

    1541 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Papago Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  8. 8

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 51 North, AZ 202 Loop East

    564 ft · 7 sec · Red Mountain Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on AZ 51 North

    2819 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Piestewa Freeway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Piestewa Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Glendale Avenue, Lincoln Drive

    1438 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Drive

    68 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto East Glendale Avenue

    1277 ft · 27 sec · East Glendale Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on East Lincoln Drive

    5.8 mi · 11 min · East Lincoln Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on East Lincoln Drive

    81 m · 12 sec · East Lincoln Drive

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Papago Freeway
16.4 mi · 53%
East Lincoln Drive
5.83 mi · 19%
Piestewa Freeway
4.8 mi · 15%
South Dysart Road
1.51 mi · 5%
AZ 51 North
0.59 mi · 2%
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
24.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phoenix
00h 21m from Avondale
Leave By
7:02 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Phoenix and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 10.5 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10 mi away

City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center

Peoria , AZ
8850 N 79th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.2 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.

BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

4 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

6 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

12 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

43 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avondale and Paradise Valley. Straight-line distance: 24.36 mi (39.21 km).

Avondale

#1 Avondale

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population88,914
Coordinates33.4356000, -112.3496000
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Paradise Valley

#2 Paradise Valley

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population14,851
Coordinates33.5311500, -111.9426500
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Start: Avondale (-112.3496, 33.4356)
End: Paradise Valley (-111.94265, 33.53115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.15 L · about $5.45
Round trip
$10.89
2.2 gal · 8.3 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Avondale and Paradise Valley. The current time is 12:00:17.

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.