How far is Fountain Hills, AZ from Goodyear, AZ?

The driving distance from Fountain Hills, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is about 48.8 miles (78.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
48.87 mi
00h 55m
Flight
38.87 mi
62.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.87 mi
Kilometers
62.56 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.87 mi
Kilometers
78.65 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goodyear
Sun, Apr 19, 11:30 AM MST
Return by in Fountain Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fountain Hills
2026-04-19T10:34
Arrive Goodyear
Sun, Apr 19, 11:30 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:38 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fountain Hills
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
Tempe Junction
AZ

A census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona.

From Fountain Hills
24.5 mi
00h 27m
To Goodyear
24.4 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
95°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fountain Hills and Goodyear.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Hills and Goodyear.

  1. 1

    Start on North Hamilton Drive

    839 ft · 31 sec · North Hamilton Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Saguaro Boulevard

    3.3 mi · 6 min · North Saguaro Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Shea Boulevard

    3146 ft · 1 min · East Shea Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Beeline Highway

    11.3 mi · 13 min · Beeline Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on North Country Club Drive

    2377 ft · 48 sec · North Country Club Drive

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward AZ 202 Loop West

    1930 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway

    12 mi · 14 min · Red Mountain Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West

    1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  11. 11

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Papago Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Litchfield Road, Phoenix-Goodyear Airport

    1528 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Litchfield Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Litchfield Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Litchfield Road

    103 m · 7 sec · South Litchfield Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Litchfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fountain Hills and Goodyear.

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Papago Freeway
17.3 mi · 35%
Red Mountain Freeway
12 mi · 25%
Beeline Highway
11.3 mi · 23%
North Saguaro Boulevard
3.29 mi · 7%
North Litchfield Road
1.69 mi · 3%
I 10 West
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Papago Freeway

Continue on Papago Freeway

15.9 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
38.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tempe Junction
00h 27m from Fountain Hills
Leave By
4:38 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fountain Hills and Partly Sunny near Goodyear.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fountain Hills to Goodyear?

The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.6 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?

Tempe Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Fountain Hills and 24.4 miles from Goodyear.

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

The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:38 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.57 one way or $17.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fountain Hills and Partly Sunny near Goodyear.

Stop Ideas Near Tempe Junction

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 Tempe Junction and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 4.1 mi away

Mastro's City Hall

Scottsdale , AZ
6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, United States
Rating 4.6/5 1,194 reviews Fine dining restaurant,Restaurant,Steak house
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 6.2 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
Tempe Economic Development
Meeting point 2.6 mi away

Tempe Economic Development

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Tempe City Hall
Nearby stop 2.5 mi away

Tempe City Hall

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 4.3/5 16 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tempe Junction.

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

7 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

9 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

22 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

41 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fountain Hills and Goodyear. Straight-line distance: 38.87 mi (62.56 km).

Fountain Hills

#1 Fountain Hills

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population25,960
Coordinates33.6117100, -111.7173600
Altitude489
CountryUnited States
Goodyear

#2 Goodyear

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population90,622
Coordinates33.4353200, -112.3582100
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: North Hamilton Drive (-111.716931, 33.611704)
End: West Yuma Road (-112.358192, 33.435341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.53 L · about $8.57
Round trip
$17.13
3.46 gal · 13.06 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $8.57 $17.13
Mid-grade $5.34 $9.23 $18.47
Premium $5.57 $9.63 $19.26
Diesel $6.37 $11.01 $22.03

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fountain Hills and Goodyear. The current time is 10:34:38.

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.