How far is San Tan Valley, AZ from Goodyear, AZ?
The driving distance from San Tan Valley, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is about 67.1 miles (108 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 15m.
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 third most populous city in Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between San Tan Valley and Goodyear.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between San Tan Valley and Goodyear.
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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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Turn right onto North Gantzel Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Gantzel Road
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Continue on North Ironwood Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · North Ironwood Road
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Turn left onto Gateway Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Gateway Expressway
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Continue straight
1975 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
1785 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Gateway Freeway
1677 ft · 32 sec · Gateway Freeway
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Continue straight
1824 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2106 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Gateway Freeway
3102 ft · 59 sec · Gateway Freeway
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Continue straight
2077 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
1871 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on Gateway Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Gateway Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on AZ 202 Loop North
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Santan Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Santan Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Phoenix
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
17.4 mi · 20 min · Superstition Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North
2934 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 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 San Tan Valley 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.
Superstition Freeway
Merge slight left onto Superstition Freeway
17.4 mi · 00h 20m
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 Goodyear.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from San Tan Valley to Goodyear?
The road trip is about 67.1 miles (108 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Tempe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33 miles from San Tan Valley and 34.1 miles from Goodyear.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 4:00 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.73 one way or $23.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around San Tan Valley and Sunny near Goodyear.
Stop Ideas Near Tempe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Mastro's City Hall
The Phoenix Police Museum
Planning department - City of Mesa
Tempe City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tempe.
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 Goodyear. Straight-line distance: 50.82 mi (81.79 km).
#1 San Tan Valley
San Tan Valley is a place in Arizona, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 33.1911000, -111.5280000 |
| Altitude | 462 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $11.73 | $23.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $13.19 | $26.38 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $15.09 | $30.17 |
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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