How far is Eloy, AZ from Avondale, AZ?

The driving distance from Eloy, AZ to Avondale, AZ is about 79 miles (127.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.01 mi
01h 22m
Flight
65.74 mi
105.8 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.74 mi
Kilometers
105.8 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.01 mi
Kilometers
127.15 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avondale
Wed, Apr 22, 8:26 PM MST
Return by in Eloy
Wed, Apr 22, 9:49 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eloy
2026-04-22T19:04
Arrive Avondale
Wed, Apr 22, 8:26 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eloy
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Sun Lakes
AZ

Census designated place

From Eloy
39.6 mi
00h 41m
To Avondale
39.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1437 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Frontier Street

    1688 ft · 30 sec · East Frontier Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Sunshine Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Sunshine Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward 10 West: Phoenix

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    8.6 mi · 9 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop

    847 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on AZ 202 Loop West

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Buckeye Road

    1457 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on South 59th Avenue

    534 ft · 11 sec · South 59th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Buckeye Road

    8.9 mi · 14 min · West Buckeye Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South Dysart Road

    111 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Dysart Road

    91 m · 10 sec · South Dysart Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Western Avenue

    2636 ft · 56 sec · East Western Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    27 m · 5 sec · North Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eloy 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 48%
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
19.6 mi · 25%
West Buckeye Road
8.89 mi · 11%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
8.55 mi · 11%
AZ 202 Loop West
1.13 mi · 1%
South Sunshine Boulevard
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

38.1 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sun Lakes
00h 41m from Eloy
Leave By
3:46 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eloy and Mostly Sunny near Avondale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 39.6 miles from Eloy and 39.3 miles from Avondale.

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

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:46 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eloy and Mostly Sunny near Avondale.

Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes

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 Sun Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 4.8 mi away

City of Chandler

Chandler , AZ
3737 S Old Price Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City or town hall,Historic city center
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

City of Maricopa: City Hall

Maricopa , AZ
39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138, United States
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews City or town hall,City government office
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Nearby stop 8.8 mi away

Chandler Passport Acceptance Office

Chandler , AZ
175 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225, United States
Rating 3.6/5 26 reviews Passport office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.

RAIL

Maricopa

23 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

28 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

29 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

44 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eloy and Avondale. Straight-line distance: 65.74 mi (105.8 km).

Eloy

#1 Eloy

City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Population17,279
Coordinates32.7559000, -111.5548400
Altitude474
CountryUnited States
Avondale

#2 Avondale

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population88,914
Coordinates33.4356000, -112.3496000
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-111.554852, 32.7559)
End: North Central Avenue (-112.349689, 33.4356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.55 L · about $13.81
Round trip
$27.63
5.58 gal · 21.1 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $13.81 $27.63
Mid-grade $5.34 $14.89 $29.79
Premium $5.57 $15.53 $31.06
Diesel $6.37 $17.76 $35.52

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 Eloy and Avondale. The current time is 19:04:57.

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.