How far is Citrus Park, AZ from Phoenix, AZ?

The driving distance from Citrus Park, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
30.38 mi
00h 34m
Flight
22.43 mi
36.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.43 mi
Kilometers
36.1 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.38 mi
Kilometers
48.89 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Phoenix
Wed, Apr 15, 11:44 AM MST
Return by in Citrus Park
Wed, Apr 15, 12:18 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Citrus Park
2026-04-15T11:09
Arrive Phoenix
Wed, Apr 15, 11:44 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM MST

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

Leave by
7:20 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Citrus Park
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
Avondale
AZ

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

From Citrus Park
14.7 mi
00h 17m
To Phoenix
15.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM MST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Citrus Park and Phoenix.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Citrus Park and Phoenix.

  1. 1

    Start on North Citrus Road

    1099 ft · 31 sec · North Citrus Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Northern Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Northern Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward AZ 303 Loop South

    121 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto AZ 303 Loop South: Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    1562 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Phoenix

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Ehrenberg-Phoenix Highway

    1948 ft · 42 sec · Ehrenberg-Phoenix Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    18.8 mi · 22 min · Papago Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 7th Avenue

    1345 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on 7th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Downtown Cultural/Sport Facilities

    549 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North 7th Avenue

    136 m · 16 sec · North 7th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Roosevelt Street

    2414 ft · 1 min · West Roosevelt Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 1st Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · North 1st Avenue

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on North 1st Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · North 1st Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Adams Street

    776 ft · 40 sec · West Adams Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    125 m · 18 sec · North 1st Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    138 m · 15 sec · East Washington Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Citrus Park and Phoenix.

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Papago Freeway
18.8 mi · 62%
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
5.13 mi · 17%
West Northern Avenue
1.39 mi · 5%
I 10 East
1.37 mi · 5%
North 1st Avenue
0.65 mi · 2%
West Roosevelt Street
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Papago Freeway

Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

18.8 mi · 00h 22m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
22.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avondale
00h 17m from Citrus Park
Leave By
7:20 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Citrus Park and Clear near Phoenix.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Citrus Park to Phoenix?

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Avondale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Citrus Park and 15.7 miles from Phoenix.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:20 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.30 one way or $10.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Citrus Park and Clear near Phoenix.

Stop Ideas Near Avondale

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 Avondale and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 13.6 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
Surprise City Hall
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Surprise City Hall

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.6 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
City Hall Parking
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

City Hall Parking

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Parking garage

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

26 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

29 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

32 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

50 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Citrus Park and Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 22.43 mi (36.1 km).

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#1 Citrus Park

Citrus Park is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.5486500, -112.4443300
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Phoenix

#2 Phoenix

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

Population1,708,127
Coordinates33.4483800, -112.0740400
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Start: North Citrus Road (-112.444253, 33.548651)
End: West Washington Street (-112.074064, 33.448223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.06 L · about $5.30
Round trip
$10.60
2.14 gal · 8.12 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.30 $10.60
Mid-grade $5.34 $5.71 $11.42
Premium $5.57 $5.96 $11.91
Diesel $6.37 $6.81 $13.62

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Citrus Park and Phoenix. The current time is 11:09:52.

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.