How far is Avondale, AZ from Phoenix, AZ?
The driving distance from Avondale, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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 26m.
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.
City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Avondale and Phoenix.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avondale and Phoenix.
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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
14.3 mi · 17 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue
1345 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 7th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Downtown Cultural/Sport Facilities
549 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto North 7th Avenue
136 m · 16 sec · North 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Roosevelt Street
2414 ft · 1 min · West Roosevelt Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on North 1st Avenue
1 km · 1 min · North 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto West Adams Street
776 ft · 40 sec · West Adams Street
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
125 m · 18 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
138 m · 15 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Avondale and Phoenix.
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
14.3 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Avondale and Sunny near Phoenix.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avondale to Phoenix?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Tolleson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Avondale and 11.2 miles from Phoenix.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:38 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Avondale and Sunny near Phoenix.
Stop Ideas Near Tolleson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Surprise City Hall
Tolleson City Hall
City Hall Parking
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tolleson.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avondale and Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 15.91 mi (25.61 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 Phoenix
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,708,127 |
| Coordinates | 33.4483800, -112.0740400 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Washington Street (-112.074064, 33.448223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $3.84 | $7.69 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $4.58 | $9.17 |
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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