How far is Goodyear, AZ from San Luis, AZ?
The driving distance from Goodyear, AZ to San Luis, AZ is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goodyear and San Luis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodyear and San Luis.
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Start on South Litchfield Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Litchfield Road
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Turn left onto I 10 West: Los Angeles
1844 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
11.9 mi · 13 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on South Oglesby Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road
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Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ-85 South: Gila Bend
3011 ft · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
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Continue on Arizona State Highway 85
1775 ft · 43 sec · Arizona State Highway 85
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Continue on East Pima Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Pima Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
106.8 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 195: Araby Road, San Luis
1661 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AZ 195: Araby Road, San Luis
81 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Araby Road
82 m · 4 sec · South Araby Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Araby Road
723 ft · 9 sec · South Araby Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
57 m · 3 sec · South Araby Road
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Exit the rotary onto South Araby Road
2417 ft · 33 sec · South Araby Road
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Continue on Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
20.9 mi · 24 min · Robert A. Vaughan Expressway
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Continue on East Cesar Chavez Boulevard
4.5 mi · 7 min · East Cesar Chavez Boulevard
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
2637 ft · 55 sec · 4th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Urtuzuastegui Street
1286 ft · 38 sec · Urtuzuastegui Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Urtuzuastegui Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodyear and San Luis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Blue Star Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
107 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Goodyear and Sunny near San Luis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goodyear to San Luis?
The road trip is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Goodyear and 94.4 miles from San Luis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155 miles (249.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 9:52 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.97 one way or $65.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Goodyear and Sunny near San Luis.
Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gila Bend.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goodyear and San Luis. Straight-line distance: 155.04 mi (249.52 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 San Luis
Town in Yuma County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 31,520 |
| Coordinates | 32.4870000, -114.7821800 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: San Luis (-114.78218, 32.487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $32.97 | $65.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $35.55 | $71.10 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $37.07 | $74.14 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $42.40 | $84.80 |
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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