How far is Maricopa, AZ from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ?

The driving distance from Maricopa, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.28 mi
00h 28m
Flight
19.94 mi
32.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.94 mi
Kilometers
32.09 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.28 mi
Kilometers
37.46 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ahwatukee Foothills
Thu, Oct 15, 12:12 PM MST
Return by in Maricopa
Thu, Oct 15, 12:41 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maricopa
2026-10-15T11:43
Arrive Ahwatukee Foothills
Thu, Oct 15, 12:12 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maricopa
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sun Lakes
AZ

Census designated place

From Maricopa
11.6 mi
00h 14m
To Ahwatukee Foothills
11.7 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE
Destination
88°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maricopa and Ahwatukee Foothills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maricopa and Ahwatukee Foothills.

  1. 1

    Start on North John Wayne Parkway

    38 m · 4 sec · North John Wayne Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on North John Wayne Parkway

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North John Wayne Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Maricopa Road

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Road

  4. 4

    Continue on West Queen Creek Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Queen Creek Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 10 West: Phoenix

    2405 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Maricopa Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Maricopa Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Warner Road

    1954 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Warner Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Warner Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South 48th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South 48th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Kiowa Street

    58 m · 9 sec · East Kiowa Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Iroquois Drive

    528 ft · 18 sec · South Iroquois Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Iroquois Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maricopa and Ahwatukee Foothills.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maricopa Road
11.8 mi · 51%
Maricopa Freeway
2.67 mi · 11%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
2.32 mi · 10%
North John Wayne Parkway
2.27 mi · 10%
West Queen Creek Road
1.85 mi · 8%
South 48th Street
0.7 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Maricopa Road

Continue on Maricopa Road

11.8 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
19.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sun Lakes
00h 14m from Maricopa
Leave By
7:32 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maricopa 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 Maricopa to Ahwatukee Foothills?

The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sun Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Maricopa and 11.7 miles from Ahwatukee Foothills.

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

The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maricopa and Sunny near Ahwatukee Foothills.

Stop Ideas Near Sun Lakes

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 Sun Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 6.1 mi away

City of Chandler

Chandler , AZ
3737 S Old Price Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City or town hall,Historic city center
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 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
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Chandler Passport Acceptance Office

Chandler , AZ
175 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225, United States
Rating 3.6/5 26 reviews Passport office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun Lakes.

RAIL

Maricopa

23 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

28 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

29 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

44 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maricopa and Ahwatukee Foothills. Straight-line distance: 19.94 mi (32.09 km).

Maricopa

#1 Maricopa

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population54,539
Coordinates33.0581100, -112.0476400
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
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#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.

Population0
Coordinates33.3417100, -111.9840300
Altitude391
CountryUnited States
Start: AZ 347 (-112.047267, 33.058158)
End: South Iroquois Drive (-111.984122, 33.341741)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.11 L · about $3.83
Round trip
$7.67
1.64 gal · 6.22 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $3.83 $7.67
Mid-grade $5.03 $4.13 $8.26
Premium $5.36 $4.40 $8.80
Diesel $6.27 $5.14 $10.29

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Maricopa and Ahwatukee Foothills. The current time is 11:43:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.