How far is Sun City West, AZ from Goodyear, AZ?

The driving distance from Sun City West, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.66 mi
00h 32m
Flight
15.69 mi
25.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.69 mi
Kilometers
25.25 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.66 mi
Kilometers
41.3 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goodyear
Wed, Apr 22, 1:50 PM MST
Return by in Sun City West
Wed, Apr 22, 2:22 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sun City West
2026-04-22T13:18
Arrive Goodyear
Wed, Apr 22, 1:50 PM MST
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM MST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sun City West
10:00 PM MST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Litchfield Park
AZ

City in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Sun City West
8.9 mi
00h 16m
To Goodyear
16.8 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sun City West and Goodyear.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sun City West and Goodyear.

  1. 1

    Start on West Marble Drive

    78 m · 14 sec · West Marble Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Camino Del Sol

    577 ft · 20 sec · North Camino Del Sol

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 133rd Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · North 133rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North R H Johnson Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North R H Johnson Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Bell Road

    2285 ft · 51 sec · West Bell Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Dysart Road

    1879 ft · 48 sec · North Dysart Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Dysart Road

    13.7 mi · 24 min · North Dysart Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Western Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Western Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Litchfield Road

    121 m · 44 sec · South Litchfield Road

  10. 10

    Continue on South Litchfield Road

    103 m · 7 sec · South Litchfield Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Litchfield Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sun City West 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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Dysart Road
14 mi · 55%
North R H Johnson Boulevard
1.35 mi · 5%
East Western Avenue
0.99 mi · 4%
North 133rd Avenue
0.65 mi · 3%
West Bell Road
0.43 mi · 2%
South Litchfield Road
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Dysart Road

Continue on North Dysart Road

13.7 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Litchfield Park
00h 16m from Sun City West
Leave By
7:26 PM MST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sun City West and Mostly Sunny near Goodyear.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sun City West to Goodyear?

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Litchfield Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Sun City West and 16.8 miles from Goodyear.

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

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:26 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sun City West and Mostly Sunny near Goodyear.

Stop Ideas Near Litchfield Park

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 Litchfield Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

City Hall Parking

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Parking garage
Surprise City Hall
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

Surprise City Hall

Surprise , AZ
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374, United States
Rating 4.6/5 25 reviews City or town hall,City government office
City of Avondale City Hall
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

City of Avondale City Hall

Avondale , AZ
11465 West, Civic Center Dr, Avondale, AZ 85323, United States
Rating 4.1/5 45 reviews City or town hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Litchfield Park.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

24 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

31 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

33 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

56 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sun City West and Goodyear. Straight-line distance: 15.69 mi (25.25 km).

Sun City West

#1 Sun City West

Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population24,535
Coordinates33.6619800, -112.3412700
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
Goodyear

#2 Goodyear

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population90,622
Coordinates33.4353200, -112.3582100
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: West Marble Drive (-112.341647, 33.661785)
End: West Yuma Road (-112.358192, 33.435341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.43 L · about $4.51
Round trip
$9.01
1.82 gal · 6.86 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $4.51 $9.01
Mid-grade $5.34 $4.86 $9.72
Premium $5.57 $5.07 $10.13
Diesel $6.37 $5.79 $11.59

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Sun City West and Goodyear. The current time is 13:18:09.

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.