How far is Goodyear, AZ from South Tucson, AZ?

The driving distance from Goodyear, AZ to South Tucson, AZ is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
129.65 mi
02h 23m
Flight
117.48 mi
189.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.48 mi
Kilometers
189.07 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.65 mi
Kilometers
208.65 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Tucson
Thu, Apr 16, 6:05 AM MST
Return by in Goodyear
Thu, Apr 16, 8:29 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 South Tucson
Thu, Apr 16, 6:05 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:44 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
Casa Grande
AZ

The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.

From Goodyear
64.9 mi
01h 11m
To South Tucson
64.8 mi
01h 11m

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
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goodyear and South Tucson.

  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

    4.6 mi · 5 min · North Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 22nd Street - 29th Street, Starr Pass Boulevard, Silverlake Road

    1986 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on South Freeway Road

    115 m · 8 sec · South Freeway Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 22nd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West 22nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 6th Avenue

    2677 ft · 58 sec · South 6th Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 42%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 29%
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
19.6 mi · 15%
West Buckeye Road
8.87 mi · 7%
North Freeway
4.56 mi · 4%
East Western Avenue
0.99 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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
117.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Casa Grande
01h 11m from Goodyear
Leave By
1:44 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Goodyear and Mostly Sunny near South Tucson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Goodyear to South Tucson?

The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Casa Grande is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Goodyear and 64.8 miles from South Tucson.

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

The direct path is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 1:44 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.68 one way or $45.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Casa Grande

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 Casa Grande and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6 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 11 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 7.6 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 Casa Grande.

RAIL

Maricopa

34 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

66 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

67 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

82 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodyear and South Tucson. Straight-line distance: 117.48 mi (189.07 km).

Goodyear

#1 Goodyear

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population90,622
Coordinates33.4353200, -112.3582100
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
South Tucson

#2 South Tucson

City in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Population5,742
Coordinates32.1995200, -110.9684200
Altitude739
CountryUnited States
Start: Goodyear (-112.35821, 33.43532)
End: South Tucson (-110.96842, 32.19952)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.32 L · about $22.68
Round trip
$45.35
9.16 gal · 34.64 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $22.68 $45.35
Mid-grade $5.34 $24.45 $48.90
Premium $5.57 $25.49 $50.98
Diesel $6.37 $29.16 $58.31

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 South Tucson. The current time is 03:42:29.

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.