How far is Florence, AZ from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ?
The driving distance from Florence, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Ahwatukee Foothills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Ahwatukee Foothills.
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Start on North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Florence-Coolidge Highway
33 m · 2 sec · Florence-Coolidge Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Florence-Coolidge Highway
8.1 mi · 12 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway
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Continue on 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
2.7 mi · 3 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Warner Road
1954 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto West Warner Road
1.1 km · 1 min · West Warner Road
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Turn right onto South 48th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 48th Street
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Turn left onto East Kiowa Street
58 m · 9 sec · East Kiowa Street
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Turn right onto South Iroquois Drive
528 ft · 18 sec · South Iroquois Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Iroquois Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Ahwatukee Foothills.
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 Florence and Sunny near Ahwatukee Foothills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florence to Ahwatukee Foothills?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Sacaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Florence and 25.5 miles from Ahwatukee Foothills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florence and Sunny near Ahwatukee Foothills.
Stop Ideas Near Sacaton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
City of Maricopa: City Hall
The City of Maricopa's City Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sacaton.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Ahwatukee Foothills. Straight-line distance: 40.62 mi (65.37 km).
#1 Florence
Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 28,049 |
| Coordinates | 33.0314500, -111.3873400 |
| Altitude | 454 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ahwatukee Foothills
Situated in Maricopa County at an elevation of approximately 1,283 feet, this urban village of Phoenix lies at the southern base of South Mountain Park and Preserve.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3417100, -111.9840300 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Iroquois Drive (-111.984122, 33.341741)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.67 | $8.41 | $16.83 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $9.65 | $19.31 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $11.29 | $22.58 |
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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