How far is Avondale, AZ from Sierra Vista, AZ?
The driving distance from Avondale, AZ to Sierra Vista, AZ is about 200 miles (321.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Avondale and Sierra Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avondale and Sierra Vista.
-
1
Start on the route
8 m · 8 sec
-
2
Turn left onto North Central Avenue
27 m · 10 sec · North Central Avenue
-
3
Turn left onto East Western Avenue
2636 ft · 54 sec · East Western Avenue
-
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dysart Road
151 m · 17 sec · South Dysart Road
-
5
Turn left onto West Buckeye Road
8.9 mi · 14 min · West Buckeye Road
-
6
Turn right onto South 59th Avenue
136 m · 8 sec · South 59th Avenue
-
7
Take the ramp straight toward AZ 202 Loop South
1609 ft · 41 sec
-
8
Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
19.6 mi · 23 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Phoenix, Tucson
1123 ft · 19 sec
-
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Tucson
1.4 km · 1 min
-
11
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
-
12
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
-
13
Continue on North Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway
-
14
Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
3236 ft · 1 min
-
16
Turn right onto South State Highway 90
1.2 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90
-
17
Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
9.1 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard
-
18
Continue on State Route 90
11.9 mi · 14 min · State Route 90
-
19
Continue on North Huachuca Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Huachuca Boulevard
-
20
Continue on State Route 90
3 mi · 4 min · State Route 90
-
21
Continue on Buffalo Soldier Trail
2085 ft · 35 sec · Buffalo Soldier Trail
-
22
Continue on Buffalo Solder Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · Buffalo Solder Trail
-
23
Turn straight onto Buffalo Soldier Trail
1763 ft · 40 sec · Buffalo Soldier Trail
-
24
Turn left onto West Fry Boulevard
116 m · 10 sec · West Fry Boulevard
-
25
Continue on West Fry Boulevard
563 ft · 19 sec · West Fry Boulevard
-
26
Turn left
18 m · 4 sec
-
27
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Avondale and Sierra Vista.
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 Sierra Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avondale to Sierra Vista?
The road trip is about 200 miles (321.9 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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 100 miles from Avondale and 100 miles from Sierra Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.95 one way or $69.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Avondale and Sunny near Sierra Vista.
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.
Tucson
Maricopa
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avondale and Sierra Vista. Straight-line distance: 176.36 mi (283.83 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 Sierra Vista
A city in Cochise County, Arizona.
| Population | 43,948 |
| Coordinates | 31.5545400, -110.3036900 |
| Altitude | 1412 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sierra Vista (-110.30369, 31.55454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.95 | $34.95 | $69.91 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $37.69 | $75.37 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $39.30 | $78.59 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $44.94 | $89.89 |
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 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.