How far is Sun Lakes, AZ from Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ?
The driving distance from Sun Lakes, AZ to Ahwatukee Foothills, AZ is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11 miles (17.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sun Lakes and Ahwatukee Foothills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sun Lakes and Ahwatukee Foothills.
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Start on East Bud Court
44 m · 10 sec · East Bud Court
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Turn left onto South Glenburn Drive
847 ft · 34 sec · South Glenburn Drive
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Turn left onto East Foster Avenue
939 ft · 37 sec · East Foster Avenue
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Turn left onto East Palomino Place
56 m · 8 sec · East Palomino Place
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Turn right onto South Dobson Road
1314 ft · 34 sec · South Dobson Road
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Turn left onto East Riggs Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Riggs Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Phoenix
2185 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 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 Sun Lakes 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.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
5.46 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sun Lakes 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 Sun Lakes to Ahwatukee Foothills?
The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Chandler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Sun Lakes and 6.9 miles from Ahwatukee Foothills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11 miles (17.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.24 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sun Lakes and Sunny near Ahwatukee Foothills.
Stop Ideas Near Chandler
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
The Phoenix Police Museum
Tempe Economic Development
Phoenix City Hall
City of Chandler
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chandler.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Maricopa
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sun Lakes and Ahwatukee Foothills. Straight-line distance: 10.99 mi (17.68 km).
#1 Sun Lakes
Census designated place
| Population | 13,975 |
| Coordinates | 33.2111600, -111.8754200 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.24 | $4.49 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $2.42 | $4.83 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $2.57 | $5.15 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
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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