How far is Avondale, AZ from Rio Rico, AZ?
The driving distance from Avondale, AZ to Rio Rico, AZ is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Avondale and Rio Rico.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avondale and Rio Rico.
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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 · 54 sec · East Western Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dysart Road
151 m · 17 sec · South Dysart Road
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Turn left onto West Buckeye Road
8.9 mi · 14 min · West Buckeye Road
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Turn right onto South 59th Avenue
136 m · 8 sec · South 59th Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward AZ 202 Loop South
1609 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
19.6 mi · 23 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Phoenix, Tucson
1123 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Tucson
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales
2436 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway
52.2 mi · 56 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rio Rico Drive, Yavapai Drive
1411 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Rio Rico Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Rio Rico Drive
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Turn right onto Pendleton Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Pendleton Drive
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Turn left onto Avenida Coatimundi
1544 ft · 49 sec · Avenida Coatimundi
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Turn left onto Avenida Leon
1650 ft · 1 min · Avenida Leon
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Turn left onto Yeso Court
89 m · 20 sec · Yeso Court
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Turn left
62 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Avondale and Rio Rico.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Avondale and Sunny near Rio Rico.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avondale to Rio Rico?
The road trip is about 184.1 miles (296.2 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Avra Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from Avondale and 91.9 miles from Rio Rico.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.33 one way or $60.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Avondale and Sunny near Rio Rico.
Stop Ideas Near Avra Valley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avra Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avondale and Rio Rico. Straight-line distance: 157.55 mi (253.56 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 Rio Rico
Situated within the Santa Cruz River Valley at an elevation of 3481 feet, this census-designated place in Santa Cruz County functions largely as a residential community north of Nogales.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 31.4714800, -110.9764800 |
| Altitude | 1061 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rio Rico (-110.97648, 31.47148)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $4.67 | $30.33 | $60.67 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $32.67 | $65.34 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $34.81 | $69.61 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $40.71 | $81.41 |
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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