How far is San Tan Valley, AZ from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ?
The driving distance from San Tan Valley, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
The fifth most populous city in Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Tan Valley and Ahwatukee Foothills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Tan Valley and Ahwatukee Foothills.
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Start on East Skyline Drive
46 m · 4 sec · East Skyline Drive
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Continue on North Schnepf Road
2 mi · 5 min · North Schnepf Road
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Turn left onto East Combs Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Combs Road
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Continue on West Combs Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Combs Road
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Turn right onto South Rittenhouse Road
6.8 mi · 13 min · South Rittenhouse Road
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Turn left onto East Germann Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · East Germann Road
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Turn right onto South Val Vista Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · South Val Vista Drive
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Turn left onto AZ 202 Loop West
2294 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 West
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Maricopa Freeway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Warner Road
1954 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto West Warner Road
1.1 km · 1 min · West Warner Road
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Turn right onto South 48th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 48th Street
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Turn left onto East Kiowa Street
58 m · 9 sec · East Kiowa Street
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Turn right onto South Iroquois Drive
528 ft · 18 sec · South Iroquois Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Iroquois Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between San Tan Valley and Ahwatukee Foothills.
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.
Santan Freeway
Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
12 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving San Tan Valley 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 San Tan Valley to Ahwatukee Foothills?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Gilbert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from San Tan Valley and 25.7 miles from Ahwatukee Foothills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:52 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.06 one way or $14.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Tan Valley and Sunny near Ahwatukee Foothills.
Stop Ideas Near Gilbert
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Chandler
Town of Gilbert Administration Offices
Chandler Passport Acceptance Office
Transit and Meeting Points
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Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between San Tan Valley and Ahwatukee Foothills. Straight-line distance: 28.33 mi (45.59 km).
#1 San Tan Valley
This Arizonan community is situated in the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by the San Tan Mountains Regional Park.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.1911000, -111.5280000 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| Country | United States |
#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.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.3417100, -111.9840300 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Iroquois Drive (-111.984122, 33.341741)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $4.67 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $9.47 | $18.94 |
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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