How far is Douglas, AZ from Avondale, AZ?

The driving distance from Douglas, AZ to Avondale, AZ is about 247.6 miles (398.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.2 miles (351.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
247.57 mi
04h 07m
Flight
218.25 mi
351.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.25 mi
Kilometers
351.24 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.57 mi
Kilometers
398.42 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avondale
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM MST
Return by in Douglas
Thu, Apr 23, 8:44 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Douglas
2026-04-23T00:28
Arrive Avondale
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM MST
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:44 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Douglas
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
South Tucson
AZ

City in Pima County, Arizona, United States

From Douglas
125.8 mi
02h 03m
To Avondale
121.7 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Douglas and Avondale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Douglas and Avondale.

  1. 1

    Start on East 10th Street

    2878 ft · 1 min · East 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto G Avenue

    2438 ft · 50 sec · G Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 16th Street

    21.8 mi · 28 min · 16th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Douglas Road

    3082 ft · 1 min · Old Douglas Road

  5. 5

    Merge right

    10.1 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 90

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Route 90

  8. 8

    Continue on Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 90 Bypass

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 90 Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 90

    3 mi · 3 min · State Route 90

  11. 11

    Continue on South Huachuca Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Huachuca Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 90

    12 mi · 14 min · State Route 90

  13. 13

    Continue on Huachuca Boulevard

    9 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on South State Highway 90

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon

    3044 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway

    41.4 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on South Freeway

    6 mi · 7 min · South Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop

    847 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on AZ 202 Loop West

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Buckeye Road

    1457 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on South 59th Avenue

    534 ft · 11 sec · South 59th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Buckeye Road

    8.9 mi · 14 min · West Buckeye Road

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto South Dysart Road

    111 m · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto South Dysart Road

    91 m · 10 sec · South Dysart Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Western Avenue

    2636 ft · 56 sec · East Western Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    27 m · 5 sec · North Central Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Douglas and Avondale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 22%
Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi · 17%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 15%
16th Street
21.8 mi · 9%
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
19.6 mi · 8%
State Route 90
17.1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

50.7 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
218.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Tucson
02h 03m from Douglas
Leave By
8:44 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Douglas and Sunny near Avondale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Douglas to Avondale?

The road trip is about 247.6 miles (398.4 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

South Tucson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.8 miles from Douglas and 121.7 miles from Avondale.

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

The direct path is about 218.2 miles (351.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 8:44 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.27 one way or $86.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Douglas and Sunny near Avondale.

Stop Ideas Near South Tucson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Tucson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Tucson.

RAIL

Tucson

3 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Benson

69 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Avondale. Straight-line distance: 218.25 mi (351.24 km).

Douglas

#1 Douglas

City in Cochise County, Arizona, United States

Population16,458
Coordinates31.3445500, -109.5453400
Altitude1222
CountryUnited States
Avondale

#2 Avondale

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population88,914
Coordinates33.4356000, -112.3496000
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: East 10th Street (-109.54534, 31.344467)
End: North Central Avenue (-112.349689, 33.4356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 398 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.74 gal
33.07 L · about $43.27
Round trip
$86.54
17.48 gal · 66.14 L
Estimated CO2
77.7 kg one way
Round trip: 155.3 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $43.27 $86.54
Mid-grade $5.34 $46.65 $93.31
Premium $5.57 $48.65 $97.29
Diesel $6.37 $55.64 $111.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Douglas and Avondale. The current time is 00:28:28.

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.