How far is Thatcher, AZ from Goodyear, AZ?
The driving distance from Thatcher, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 08m.
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.
Town in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thatcher and Goodyear.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thatcher and Goodyear.
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Start on West Main Street
2842 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Continue on East Center Street
66.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · East Center Street
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Continue on East Ash Street
2.3 mi · 4 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
27.1 mi · 31 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 Thatcher 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.
East Center Street
Continue on East Center Street
66.5 mi · 01h 22m
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 Thatcher 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 Thatcher to Goodyear?
The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Thatcher and 90.5 miles from Goodyear.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 10:44 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.59 one way or $63.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Thatcher and Mostly Sunny near Goodyear.
Stop Ideas Near Superior
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 Superior.
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Maricopa
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thatcher and Goodyear. Straight-line distance: 155.71 mi (250.59 km).
#1 Thatcher
Town in Graham County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 5,264 |
| Coordinates | 32.8492300, -109.7592500 |
| Altitude | 887 |
| 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: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $31.59 | $63.17 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $34.06 | $68.11 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $35.51 | $71.02 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $40.62 | $81.23 |
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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