How far is Queen Creek, AZ from Goodyear, AZ?

The driving distance from Queen Creek, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.35 mi
01h 05m
Flight
43.73 mi
70.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.73 mi
Kilometers
70.38 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.35 mi
Kilometers
98.74 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goodyear
Sun, May 31, 6:33 AM MST
Return by in Queen Creek
Sun, May 31, 7:39 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Queen Creek
2026-05-31T05:28
Arrive Goodyear
Sun, May 31, 6:33 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:20 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Queen Creek
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
Guadalupe
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Queen Creek
26.3 mi
00h 32m
To Goodyear
35 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
98°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
99°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Queen Creek and Goodyear.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Queen Creek and Goodyear.

  1. 1

    Start on East Ocotillo Road

    116 m · 35 sec · East Ocotillo Road

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto East Ocotillo Road

    1419 ft · 34 sec · East Ocotillo Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Ellsworth Loop Road

    1 km · 1 min · South Ellsworth Loop Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Rittenhouse Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Rittenhouse Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Germann Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Germann Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Val Vista Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Val Vista Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto AZ 202 Loop West

    2294 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Santan Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

    20.3 mi · 23 min · Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Buckeye Road

    1457 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on South 59th Avenue

    534 ft · 11 sec · South 59th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Buckeye Road

    8.9 mi · 14 min · West Buckeye Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South Dysart Road

    111 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto South Dysart Road

    91 m · 10 sec · South Dysart Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Western Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Western Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Litchfield Road

    121 m · 44 sec · South Litchfield Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Litchfield Road

    103 m · 7 sec · South Litchfield Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Litchfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Queen Creek and Goodyear.

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
20.3 mi · 33%
Santan Freeway
12.4 mi · 20%
West Buckeye Road
8.89 mi · 14%
East Germann Road
4.76 mi · 8%
South Rittenhouse Road
2.58 mi · 4%
East Western Avenue
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

Continue on Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway

20.3 mi · 00h 23m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Guadalupe
00h 32m from Queen Creek
Leave By
4:20 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Queen Creek and Sunny near Goodyear.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Queen Creek to Goodyear?

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Guadalupe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Queen Creek and 35 miles from Goodyear.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 4:20 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Queen Creek and Sunny near Goodyear.

Stop Ideas Near Guadalupe

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 Guadalupe and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

The Phoenix Police Museum

Phoenix , AZ
Historic City Hall, 17 S 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.7/5 201 reviews Tourist attraction,Children's museum,Historical landmark,Local history museum,History museum
Tempe Economic Development
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Tempe Economic Development

Tempe , AZ
31 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Phoenix City Hall
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Phoenix City Hall

Phoenix , AZ
200 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85003, United States
Rating 4.1/5 73 reviews City or town hall
City of Chandler
Scenic stop 9.4 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

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

9 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

10 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

25 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
RAIL

Maricopa

36 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Queen Creek and Goodyear. Straight-line distance: 43.73 mi (70.38 km).

Queen Creek

#1 Queen Creek

Town in Arizona, United States

Population60,097
Coordinates33.2486600, -111.6343000
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
Goodyear

#2 Goodyear

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population90,622
Coordinates33.4353200, -112.3582100
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: East Ocotillo Road (-111.6343, 33.248712)
End: West Yuma Road (-112.358192, 33.435341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.2 L · about $10.74
Round trip
$21.49
4.34 gal · 16.4 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $10.74 $21.49
Mid-grade $5.34 $11.58 $23.17
Premium $5.57 $12.08 $24.16
Diesel $6.37 $13.81 $27.63

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Queen Creek and Goodyear. The current time is 05:28:39.

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.