How far is Marana, AZ from Avondale, AZ?

The driving distance from Marana, AZ to Avondale, AZ is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.53 mi
01h 46m
Flight
94.93 mi
152.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.93 mi
Kilometers
152.78 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.53 mi
Kilometers
173.05 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avondale
Wed, Apr 22, 9:38 PM MST
Return by in Marana
Wed, Apr 22, 11:25 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marana
2026-04-22T19:52
Arrive Avondale
Wed, Apr 22, 9:38 PM MST
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM MST

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

Leave by
2:56 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marana
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
Sacaton
AZ

Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona

From Marana
53.9 mi
00h 53m
To Avondale
53.6 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
3 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marana and Avondale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marana and Avondale.

  1. 1

    Start on North Steele Drive

    65 m · 12 sec · North Steele Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Swanson Street

    1006 ft · 49 sec · West Swanson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Whitney Lane

    577 ft · 27 sec · North Whitney Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Moore Road

    1624 ft · 44 sec · West Moore Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Sandario Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Sandario Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Sandario Road

    32 m · 4 sec · North Sandario Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North Sandario Road

    1584 ft · 60 sec · North Sandario Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Phoenix

    2256 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    36.1 mi · 36 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop

    847 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on AZ 202 Loop West

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Buckeye Road

    1457 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on South 59th Avenue

    534 ft · 11 sec · South 59th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Buckeye Road

    8.9 mi · 14 min · West Buckeye Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto South Dysart Road

    111 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Dysart Road

    91 m · 10 sec · South Dysart Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Western Avenue

    2636 ft · 56 sec · East Western Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Central Avenue

    27 m · 5 sec · North Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marana and Avondale.

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 35%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
36.1 mi · 34%
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
19.6 mi · 18%
West Buckeye Road
8.89 mi · 8%
North Sandario Road
1.63 mi · 2%
AZ 202 Loop West
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
94.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sacaton
00h 53m from Marana
Leave By
2:56 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Marana and Mostly Sunny near Avondale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marana to Avondale?

The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Sacaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.9 miles from Marana and 53.6 miles from Avondale.

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

The direct path is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 2:56 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.76 one way or $37.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marana and Mostly Sunny near Avondale.

Stop Ideas Near Sacaton

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 Sacaton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Meeting point 14 mi away

City of Maricopa: City Hall

Maricopa , AZ
39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138, United States
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews City or town hall,City government office
The City of Maricopa's City Complex
Nearby stop 14 mi away

The City of Maricopa's City Complex

Maricopa , AZ
39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138, United States
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sacaton.

RAIL

Maricopa

29 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

47 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

49 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

64 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marana and Avondale. Straight-line distance: 94.93 mi (152.78 km).

Marana

#1 Marana

Town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States

Population51,306
Coordinates32.4367400, -111.2253800
Altitude607
CountryUnited States
Avondale

#2 Avondale

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population88,914
Coordinates33.4356000, -112.3496000
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: North Steele Drive (-111.225452, 32.436739)
End: North Central Avenue (-112.349689, 33.4356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.36 L · about $18.76
Round trip
$37.53
7.58 gal · 28.72 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $18.76 $37.53
Mid-grade $5.34 $20.23 $40.46
Premium $5.57 $21.10 $42.19
Diesel $6.37 $24.13 $48.25

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marana and Avondale. The current time is 19:52:01.

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.