How far is Coolidge, AZ from Phoenix, AZ?
The driving distance from Coolidge, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coolidge and Phoenix.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coolidge and Phoenix.
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Start on West Central Avenue
1961 ft · 1 min · West Central Avenue
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Turn right onto North Arizona Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Arizona Boulevard
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Turn left onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
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Turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
158 m · 10 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Phoenix
1782 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.2 mi · 24 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Central Avenue
1081 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto East Maricopa Freeway
41 m · 3 sec · East Maricopa Freeway
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South 7th Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
2758 ft · 2 min · 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 Coolidge and Phoenix.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
23.2 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Coolidge and Sunny near Phoenix.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coolidge to Phoenix?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Coolidge and 27.8 miles from Phoenix.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:26 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.70 one way or $19.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coolidge and Sunny near Phoenix.
Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Chandler
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coolidge and Phoenix. Straight-line distance: 45.73 mi (73.6 km).
#1 Coolidge
City in Arizona, United States
| Population | 13,769 |
| Coordinates | 32.9778400, -111.5176200 |
| Altitude | 435 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $9.70 | $19.41 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $12.48 | $24.95 |
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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