How far is Wickenburg, AZ from Goodyear, AZ?
The driving distance from Wickenburg, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wickenburg and Goodyear.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wickenburg and Goodyear.
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Start on South Tegner Street
48 m · 13 sec · South Tegner Street
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Turn right onto East Wickenburg Way
1100 ft · 15 sec · East Wickenburg Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Wickenburg Way
1 m · 1 sec · East Wickenburg Way
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Exit the rotary onto East Wickenburg Way
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Wickenburg Way
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Continue on Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Phoenix–Wickenburg Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
5.2 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Wickenburg–Phoenix Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1.1 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Avenue
9.9 mi · 12 min · Grand Avenue
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Take the exit right toward AZ 303 Loop South
2732 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
14.1 mi · 16 min · Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Phoenix
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Ehrenberg-Phoenix Highway
1948 ft · 42 sec · Ehrenberg-Phoenix Highway
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Merge slight left onto Papago Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Litchfield Road
2059 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto North Litchfield Road
1.6 mi · 3 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 Wickenburg 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.
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
Merge slight left onto Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
14.1 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wickenburg 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 Wickenburg to Goodyear?
The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Sun City West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Wickenburg and 24.5 miles from Goodyear.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.6 miles (68.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.61 one way or $17.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wickenburg and Mostly Sunny near Goodyear.
Stop Ideas Near Sun City West
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
Surprise City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sun City West.
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
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Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Maricopa
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wickenburg and Goodyear. Straight-line distance: 42.59 mi (68.54 km).
#1 Wickenburg
Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 8,351 |
| Coordinates | 33.9686400, -112.7296200 |
| Altitude | 627 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $8.61 | $17.23 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $9.68 | $19.37 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $11.08 | $22.15 |
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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