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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.65 mi
03h 00m
Flight
166.89 mi
268.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.89 mi
Kilometers
268.58 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.65 mi
Kilometers
318.08 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goodyear
Thu, Apr 16, 6:44 AM MST
Return by in Nogales
Thu, Apr 16, 9:44 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nogales
2026-04-16T03:44
Arrive Goodyear
Thu, Apr 16, 6:44 AM MST
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM MST

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

Leave by
12:30 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nogales
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
Avra Valley
AZ

Census designated place

From Nogales
96.6 mi
01h 30m
To Goodyear
101 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Nogales Weather
AZ
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Thursday
Using Tubac as the closest live forecast in the Santa Cruz County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
7 to 17 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Wayside Drive

    28 m · 5 sec · North Wayside Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Morley Avenue

    1374 ft · 1 min · North Morley Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    39 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Grand Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Grand Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Mariposa Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Mariposa Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 19 North: Tucson

    1491 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway

    60 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix

    3178 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · South Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

    50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 202 Loop

    847 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on AZ 202 Loop West

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Buckeye Road

    1457 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on South 59th Avenue

    534 ft · 11 sec · South 59th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Buckeye Road

    8.9 mi · 14 min · West Buckeye Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto South Dysart Road

    111 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Dysart Road

    91 m · 10 sec · South Dysart Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Western Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Western Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Litchfield Road

    121 m · 44 sec · South Litchfield Road

  23. 23

    Continue on South Litchfield Road

    103 m · 7 sec · South Litchfield Road

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Nogales–Tucson Highway
60 mi · 30%
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.5 mi · 28%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 19%
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
19.6 mi · 10%
West Buckeye Road
8.89 mi · 4%
South Freeway
5.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
166.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avra Valley
01h 30m from Nogales
Leave By
12:30 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Avra Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avra Valley.

RAIL

Tucson

41 mi away
400 North Toole Avenue
RAIL

Maricopa

97 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
RAIL

Benson

109 mi away
105 E. 4th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nogales and Goodyear. Straight-line distance: 166.89 mi (268.58 km).

Nogales

#1 Nogales

City in and county seat of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States, on the Mexican border

Population20,107
Coordinates31.3403800, -110.9342500
Altitude1168
CountryUnited States
Goodyear

#2 Goodyear

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population90,622
Coordinates33.4353200, -112.3582100
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: North Wayside Drive (-110.934362, 31.340306)
End: West Yuma Road (-112.358192, 33.435341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.97 gal
26.4 L · about $34.51
Round trip
$69.02
13.94 gal · 52.8 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Nogales and Goodyear. The current time is 03:44:54.

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.