How far is Goodyear, AZ from Nogales, AZ?

The driving distance from Goodyear, AZ to Nogales, AZ is about 192.1 miles (309.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.07 mi
03h 32m
Flight
166.89 mi
268.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.89 mi
Kilometers
268.58 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.07 mi
Kilometers
309.11 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nogales
Thu, Apr 16, 8:58 AM MST
Return by in Goodyear
Thu, Apr 16, 12:30 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodyear
2026-04-16T05:25
Arrive Nogales
Thu, Apr 16, 8:58 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM MST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goodyear
9:00 PM MST
Early departure recommended

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
Avra Valley
AZ

Census designated place

From Goodyear
96.1 mi
01h 46m
To Nogales
95.9 mi
01h 46m

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
Nogales Weather
AZ
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Thursday
Using Tubac as the closest live forecast in the Santa Cruz County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
7 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goodyear and Nogales.

  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

    57.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 19 Business: Grand Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    39 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Morley Avenue

    1374 ft · 1 min · North Morley Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Wayside Drive

    28 m · 4 sec · North Wayside Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Wayside Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nogales–Tucson Highway
57.7 mi · 30%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 28%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 20%
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
19.6 mi · 10%
West Buckeye Road
8.87 mi · 5%
North Freeway
5.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Nogales–Tucson Highway

Continue on Nogales–Tucson Highway

57.7 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
166.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avra Valley
01h 46m from Goodyear
Leave By
9:54 AM MST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Goodyear and Mostly Sunny near Nogales.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goodyear to Nogales?

The road trip is about 192.1 miles (309.1 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Avra Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Goodyear and 95.9 miles from Nogales.

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

The direct path is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.57 one way or $67.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Avra Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avra Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avra Valley.

RAIL

Tucson

41 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Maricopa

97 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Benson

109 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodyear and Nogales. Straight-line distance: 166.89 mi (268.58 km).

Goodyear

#1 Goodyear

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population90,622
Coordinates33.4353200, -112.3582100
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Nogales

#2 Nogales

City in and county seat of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States, on the Mexican border

Population20,107
Coordinates31.3403800, -110.9342500
Altitude1168
CountryUnited States
Start: Goodyear (-112.35821, 33.43532)
End: Nogales (-110.93425, 31.34038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.78 gal
25.66 L · about $33.57
Round trip
$67.14
13.56 gal · 51.32 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.5 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $33.57 $67.14
Mid-grade $5.34 $36.19 $72.38
Premium $5.57 $37.74 $75.47
Diesel $6.37 $43.16 $86.32

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 Nogales. The current time is 05:25:24.

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.