How far is Avondale, AZ from San Luis, AZ?
The driving distance from Avondale, AZ to San Luis, AZ is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.
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 San Luis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avondale and San Luis.
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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
36.8 mi · 37 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
3006 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route
3 mi · 3 min · Phoenix Bypass Route
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Take the exit slight right toward Trekell Road
1480 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto South Trekell Road
3024 ft · 1 min · South Trekell Road
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Turn right onto West Hanna Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Hanna Street
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Turn left onto South Chuichu Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · South Chuichu Road
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Continue on Indian Route 15
33.2 mi · 46 min · Indian Route 15
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Turn left onto Indian Route 51
1.1 mi · 4 min · Indian Route 51
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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 San Luis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
36.8 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Avondale and Mostly Sunny near San Luis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avondale to San Luis?
The road trip is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Casa Grande is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.3 miles from Avondale and 56.2 miles from San Luis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 1:42 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.66 one way or $39.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Avondale and Mostly Sunny near San Luis.
Stop Ideas Near Casa Grande
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
Coolidge City Hall
City of Coolidge Council Chambers
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casa Grande.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avondale and San Luis. Straight-line distance: 77.34 mi (124.46 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 San Luis
Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 36,242 |
| Coordinates | 32.3467300, -112.0409700 |
| Altitude | 547 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Luis (-112.04097, 32.34673)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $19.66 | $39.31 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $21.19 | $42.38 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $22.10 | $44.19 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $25.27 | $50.55 |
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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