How far is Goodyear, AZ from Drexel Heights, AZ?

The driving distance from Goodyear, AZ to Drexel Heights, AZ is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
135.4 mi
02h 32m
Flight
118.15 mi
190.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.15 mi
Kilometers
190.15 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.4 mi
Kilometers
217.9 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Drexel Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 6:15 AM MST
Return by in Goodyear
Thu, Apr 16, 8:48 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodyear
2026-04-16T03:42
Arrive Drexel Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 6:15 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:24 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goodyear
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
Arizona City
AZ

Census designated place

From Goodyear
67.7 mi
01h 16m
To Drexel Heights
67.7 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Goodyear and Drexel Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goodyear and Drexel Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on South Litchfield Road

    2 m · 4 sec · South Litchfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Western Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Western Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dysart Road

    151 m · 17 sec · South Dysart Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Buckeye Road

    8.9 mi · 14 min · West Buckeye Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 59th Avenue

    136 m · 8 sec · South 59th Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward AZ 202 Loop South

    1609 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Phoenix, Tucson

    1123 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Tucson

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · North Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 19 South: Nogales

    2436 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 86 West: Ajo Way

    2096 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Ajo, Desert Museum, Old Tucson

    88 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West Ajo Way

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Ajo Way

  18. 18

    Continue on West Ajo Highway

    142 m · 11 sec · West Ajo Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Mission Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Mission Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Irvington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Irvington Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Cardinal Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Cardinal Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Bilby Road

    22 m · 2 sec · West Bilby Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Bilby Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodyear and Drexel Heights.

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 40%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 28%
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
19.6 mi · 14%
West Buckeye Road
8.87 mi · 7%
North Freeway
5.45 mi · 4%
South Mission Road
1.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

54.6 mi · 00h 56m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
118.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arizona City
01h 16m from Goodyear
Leave By
1:24 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Goodyear and Mostly Sunny near Drexel Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goodyear to Drexel Heights?

The road trip is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Arizona City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Goodyear and 67.7 miles from Drexel Heights.

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

The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:24 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.67 one way or $47.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Goodyear and Mostly Sunny near Drexel Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Arizona City

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 Arizona City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.5 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.1 mi away

Eloy City Hall

Eloy , AZ
595 C St, Eloy, AZ 85131
Rating 4.3/5 7 reviews City Hall,Local government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.7 mi away

Arizona City Plaza

Arizona City , AZ
13350 S Sunland Gin Rd, Arizona City, AZ 85123, United States
City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arizona City.

RAIL

Maricopa

49 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

82 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

83 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
RAIL

Tucson

89 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodyear and Drexel Heights. Straight-line distance: 118.15 mi (190.15 km).

Goodyear

#1 Goodyear

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population90,622
Coordinates33.4353200, -112.3582100
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Drexel Heights

#2 Drexel Heights

Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Population27,749
Coordinates32.1411900, -111.0284300
Altitude770
CountryUnited States
Start: Goodyear (-112.35821, 33.43532)
End: Drexel Heights (-111.02843, 32.14119)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.09 L · about $23.67
Round trip
$47.33
9.56 gal · 36.18 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $23.67 $47.33
Mid-grade $5.34 $25.52 $51.03
Premium $5.57 $26.61 $53.21
Diesel $6.37 $30.43 $60.86

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Goodyear and Drexel Heights. The current time is 03:42:18.

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.