How far is Goodyear, AZ from El Mirage, AZ?
The driving distance from Goodyear, AZ to El Mirage, AZ is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goodyear and El Mirage.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodyear and El Mirage.
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Start on South Litchfield Road
2 m · 4 sec · South Litchfield Road
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Turn right onto East Western Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Western Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Dysart Road
12 mi · 20 min · South Dysart Road
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Turn right onto West Thunderbird Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Thunderbird Road
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Turn left onto North El Mirage Road
1523 ft · 54 sec · North El Mirage Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North El Mirage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodyear and El Mirage.
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.
South Dysart Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Dysart Road
12 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Goodyear and Clear near El Mirage.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goodyear to El Mirage?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Litchfield Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Goodyear and 7.1 miles from El Mirage.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:42 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.48 one way or $4.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Goodyear and Clear near El Mirage.
Stop Ideas Near Litchfield Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goodyear and El Mirage. Straight-line distance: 12.43 mi (20.01 km).
#1 Goodyear
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 90,622 |
| Coordinates | 33.4353200, -112.3582100 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
#2 El Mirage
City in Arizona
| Population | 36,481 |
| Coordinates | 33.6130900, -112.3246000 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Mirage (-112.3246, 33.61309)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.95 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $3.18 | $6.37 |
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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