How far is Paradise Valley, AZ from Goodyear, AZ?
The driving distance from Paradise Valley, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fifth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paradise Valley and Goodyear.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise Valley and Goodyear.
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Start on East Lincoln Drive
1.9 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Drive
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Turn left onto North Tatum Boulevard
2509 ft · 1 min · North Tatum Boulevard
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Continue on East McDonald Drive
2909 ft · 1 min · East McDonald Drive
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Continue on North 44th Street
2 mi · 4 min · North 44th Street
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Turn right onto East Indian School Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Indian School Road
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Turn left onto North 32nd Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North 32nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward AZ 202 Loop West
1987 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Red Mountain Freeway
2898 ft · 38 sec · Red Mountain Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Papago Freeway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
15.9 mi · 18 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Litchfield Road, Phoenix-Goodyear Airport
1528 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto North Litchfield Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · North 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 Paradise Valley and Goodyear.
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.
Papago Freeway
Continue on Papago Freeway
15.9 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Paradise Valley 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 Paradise Valley to Goodyear?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Phoenix is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Paradise Valley and 16.2 miles from Goodyear.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:10 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.50 one way or $10.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Paradise Valley and Partly Sunny near Goodyear.
Stop Ideas Near Phoenix
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
City of Peoria Municipal Operations Center
Tolleson City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Phoenix.
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paradise Valley and Goodyear. Straight-line distance: 24.85 mi (39.99 km).
#1 Paradise Valley
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 14,851 |
| Coordinates | 33.5311500, -111.9426500 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $5.50 | $10.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
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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