How far is Goodyear, AZ from Vail, AZ?
The driving distance from Goodyear, AZ to Vail, AZ is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pinal 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 Vail.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodyear and Vail.
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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 right onto South Dysart Road
151 m · 17 sec · South Dysart Road
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Turn left onto West Buckeye Road
8.9 mi · 14 min · West Buckeye Road
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Turn right onto South 59th Avenue
136 m · 8 sec · South 59th Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward AZ 202 Loop South
1609 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
19.6 mi · 23 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Phoenix, Tucson
1123 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Tucson
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi · 56 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on North Freeway
6.1 mi · 7 min · North Freeway
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Continue on Tucson-Benson Highway
18.8 mi · 20 min · Tucson-Benson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Colossal Cave Road, Wentworth Road
1478 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto South Wentworth Road
803 ft · 16 sec · South Wentworth Road
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Continue on East Colossal Cave Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Colossal Cave Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Colossal Cave Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodyear and Vail.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Goodyear and Sunny near Vail.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Goodyear to Vail?
The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Goodyear and 75.1 miles from Vail.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.77 one way or $49.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Goodyear and Sunny near Vail.
Stop Ideas Near Eloy
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 Eloy.
Maricopa
Tucson
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goodyear and Vail. Straight-line distance: 135.43 mi (217.95 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 Vail
Situated southeast of Tucson in Pima County at an elevation of 3,235 feet, this expanding community lies within the Sonoran Desert landscape near the Rincon Mountains.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.0478600, -110.7120300 |
| Altitude | 986 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vail (-110.71203, 32.04786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $4.67 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $26.68 | $53.36 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $28.42 | $56.85 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $33.24 | $66.48 |
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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