How far is Nogales, AZ from Goodyear, AZ?
The driving distance from Nogales, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nogales and Goodyear.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nogales and Goodyear.
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Start on North Wayside Drive
28 m · 5 sec · North Wayside Drive
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Turn right onto North Morley Avenue
1374 ft · 1 min · North Morley Avenue
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Turn left
39 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto North Grand Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto West Mariposa Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Mariposa Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 19 North: Tucson
1491 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
60 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix
3178 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 min · South Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 51 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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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop
847 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AZ 202 Loop West
1.1 mi · 2 min
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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 Buckeye Road
1457 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on South 59th Avenue
534 ft · 11 sec · South 59th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Buckeye Road
8.9 mi · 14 min · West Buckeye Road
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Turn slight right onto South Dysart Road
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto South Dysart Road
91 m · 10 sec · South Dysart Road
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Turn left onto East Western Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Western Avenue
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Turn left onto South Litchfield Road
121 m · 44 sec · South Litchfield Road
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Continue on South Litchfield Road
103 m · 7 sec · South Litchfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Litchfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nogales and Goodyear.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Nogales–Tucson Highway
Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
60 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Nogales and Partly Sunny near Goodyear.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nogales to Goodyear?
The road trip is about 197.7 miles (318.1 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Avra Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Nogales and 101 miles from Goodyear.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 12:30 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.51 one way or $69.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nogales and Partly Sunny near Goodyear.
Stop Ideas Near Avra Valley
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 Avra Valley.
Tucson
Maricopa
Benson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nogales and Goodyear. Straight-line distance: 166.89 mi (268.58 km).
#1 Nogales
City in and county seat of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States, on the Mexican border
| Population | 20,107 |
| Coordinates | 31.3403800, -110.9342500 |
| Altitude | 1168 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Goodyear
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 90,622 |
| Coordinates | 33.4353200, -112.3582100 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Yuma Road (-112.358192, 33.435341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $4.95 | $34.51 | $69.02 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $37.21 | $74.41 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $38.80 | $77.59 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $44.37 | $88.74 |
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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