How far is Show Low, AZ from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ?
The driving distance from Show Low, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in and county seat of Gila County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Show Low and Ahwatukee Foothills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Show Low and Ahwatukee Foothills.
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Start on East Deuce of Clubs
2.3 mi · 5 min · East Deuce of Clubs
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Continue on Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Globe-Show Low Highway
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Turn right onto East Ash Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Ash Street
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Turn right onto South Hill Street
1816 ft · 42 sec · South Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
112 m · 11 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
2583 ft · 54 sec · North Broad Street
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Continue on North Broad Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on US 60
4 mi · 8 min · US 60
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Continue on West Live Oak Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Live Oak Street
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Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
42.9 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
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Continue on Superstition Freeway
26.9 mi · 31 min · Superstition Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 10 East: Tucson
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tucson
2266 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elliot Road
2049 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto East Elliot Road
2339 ft · 55 sec · East Elliot Road
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Turn left onto South 48th Street
2043 ft · 43 sec · South 48th Street
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Turn right onto East Pawnee Circle
57 m · 12 sec · East Pawnee Circle
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Turn left onto South Iroquois Drive
954 ft · 33 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 Show Low and Ahwatukee Foothills.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Globe-Show Low Highway
Continue on Globe-Show Low Highway
83.5 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Show Low 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 Show Low to Ahwatukee Foothills?
The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.2 km) and usually takes 03h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Globe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Show Low and 85.4 miles from Ahwatukee Foothills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.00 one way or $55.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Show Low and Sunny near Ahwatukee Foothills.
Stop Ideas Near Globe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Globe.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Show Low and Ahwatukee Foothills. Straight-line distance: 128.7 mi (207.12 km).
#1 Show Low
City in Navajo County, Arizona, United States of America
| Population | 11,578 |
| Coordinates | 34.2542100, -110.0298300 |
| Altitude | 1927 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $28.00 | $55.99 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $30.15 | $60.31 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $32.12 | $64.25 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $37.57 | $75.14 |
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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