How far is Goodyear, AZ from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ?

The driving distance from Goodyear, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.01 mi
00h 35m
Flight
22.54 mi
36.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.54 mi
Kilometers
36.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.01 mi
Kilometers
51.51 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ahwatukee Foothills
Sat, Jun 20, 8:57 PM MST
Return by in Goodyear
Sat, Jun 20, 9:32 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodyear
2026-06-20T20:21
Arrive Ahwatukee Foothills
Sat, Jun 20, 8:57 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Goodyear
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

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
Phoenix
AZ

The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

From Goodyear
15.9 mi
00h 17m
To Ahwatukee Foothills
16.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
105°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Jun 20 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
104°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Jun 20 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Goodyear and Ahwatukee Foothills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goodyear and Ahwatukee Foothills.

  1. 1

    Start on South Litchfield Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Litchfield Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 East: Phoenix

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway

    15.9 mi · 18 min · Papago Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

    2704 ft · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

  5. 5

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Maricopa Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Elliot Road

    2049 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Elliot Road

    2339 ft · 55 sec · East Elliot Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South 48th Street

    2043 ft · 43 sec · South 48th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Pawnee Circle

    57 m · 12 sec · East Pawnee Circle

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Iroquois Drive

    954 ft · 33 sec · South Iroquois Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Iroquois Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodyear and Ahwatukee Foothills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Papago Freeway
20.3 mi · 64%
Maricopa Freeway
7.69 mi · 24%
South Litchfield Road
1.52 mi · 5%
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
0.51 mi · 2%
East Elliot Road
0.44 mi · 1%
Elliot Road
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Papago Freeway

Merge slight left onto 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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phoenix
00h 17m from Goodyear
Leave By
7:20 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Goodyear 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 Goodyear to Ahwatukee Foothills?

The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Goodyear and 16.1 miles from Ahwatukee Foothills.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.59 one way or $11.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Goodyear and Sunny near Ahwatukee Foothills.

Stop Ideas Near Phoenix

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 Phoenix and the surrounding midpoint area.
Mastro's City Hall
Food stop 10.6 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 2.2 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center

Peoria , AZ
8850 N 79th Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.1 mi away

Tolleson City Hall

Tolleson , AZ
9555 W Van Buren St, Tolleson, AZ 85353, United States
Rating 4.9/5 32 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.

BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

4 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

6 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

12 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

43 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodyear and Ahwatukee Foothills. Straight-line distance: 22.54 mi (36.27 km).

Goodyear

#1 Goodyear

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population90,622
Coordinates33.4353200, -112.3582100
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ahwatukee Foothills

Ahwatukee Foothills is a place in Arizona, United States.

Population0
Coordinates33.3417100, -111.9840300
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Start: North Litchfield Road (-112.358192, 33.435341)
End: South Iroquois Drive (-111.984122, 33.341741)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.28 L · about $5.59
Round trip
$11.19
2.26 gal · 8.56 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.59 $11.19
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.03 $12.06
Premium $5.57 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $6.37 $7.19 $14.39

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 · Jun 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Goodyear and Ahwatukee Foothills. The current time is 20:21:55.

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.