How far is Marana, AZ from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ?
The driving distance from Marana, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 01h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marana and Ahwatukee Foothills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marana and Ahwatukee Foothills.
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Start on North Steele Drive
65 m · 12 sec · North Steele Drive
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Turn right onto West Swanson Street
1006 ft · 49 sec · West Swanson Street
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Turn left onto North Whitney Lane
577 ft · 27 sec · North Whitney Lane
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Turn right onto West Moore Road
1624 ft · 44 sec · West Moore Road
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Turn left onto North Sandario Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Sandario Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Sandario Road
32 m · 4 sec · North Sandario Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Sandario Road
1584 ft · 60 sec · North Sandario Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Phoenix
2256 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
36.1 mi · 36 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Warner Road
1954 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto West Warner Road
1.1 km · 1 min · West Warner Road
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Turn right onto South 48th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 48th Street
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Turn left onto East Kiowa Street
58 m · 9 sec · East Kiowa Street
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Turn right onto South Iroquois Drive
528 ft · 18 sec · South Iroquois Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Iroquois Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marana and Ahwatukee Foothills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 00h 39m
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 Marana and Sunny near Ahwatukee Foothills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marana to Ahwatukee Foothills?
The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 40.8 miles from Marana and 40.9 miles from Ahwatukee Foothills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 3:54 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marana and Sunny near Ahwatukee Foothills.
Stop Ideas Near Casa Grande
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
Eloy City Hall
Arizona City Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casa Grande.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marana and Ahwatukee Foothills. Straight-line distance: 76.47 mi (123.06 km).
#1 Marana
Town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States
| Population | 51,306 |
| Coordinates | 32.4367400, -111.2253800 |
| Altitude | 607 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ahwatukee Foothills
Situated in Maricopa County at an elevation of approximately 1,283 feet, this urban village of Phoenix lies at the southern base of South Mountain Park and Preserve.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3417100, -111.9840300 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Iroquois Drive (-111.984122, 33.341741)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $14.50 | $29.00 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $15.45 | $30.89 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $18.06 | $36.13 |
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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