Avondale, AZ Road Trips
Avondale, AZ serves as a quiet starting point in the Desert Southwest, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 46-mile quick runs to 320-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Avondale, AZ spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
319.9 mi
Cottonwood, AZ
Quickest Drive
56m
New River, AZ
Plan Around Avondale, AZ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Avondale, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Avondale, AZ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Avondale, AZ
Driving from Avondale, AZ
The typical drive from Avondale, AZ covers about 193 miles and takes around 3h 57m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 320 miles (6h 32m), while the shortest is just 46 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Avondale, AZ include Cottonwood, AZ (319.9 mi, 6h 32m), Bullhead City, AZ (212.2 mi, 4h 20m), Show Low, AZ (193.1 mi, 3h 59m), and New River, AZ (46.1 mi, 56m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.53 per gallon. For the typical 193-mile trip from Avondale, AZ, budget about $34 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Avondale, AZ and 1 routes heading into Avondale, AZ, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 46 to 320 miles.
The longest mapped route from Avondale, AZ covers 320 miles and takes approximately 6h 32m. Shorter options start at just 46 miles.
The average route from Avondale, AZ runs about 193 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 57m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.53/gallon for regular), the average 193-mile trip from Avondale, AZ costs roughly $34 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Avondale, AZ include Cottonwood, AZ, Bullhead City, AZ, Show Low, AZ and New River, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Avondale, AZ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
90,644
Median Income
$81,260
Median Home Value
$348,700
Median Age
32.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Avondale, AZ
A sampling of people born in Avondale, AZ.
Everson Griffen
1987
American football player (born 1987)
City data from Wikidata (Q79449), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Avondale, AZ
Avondale is a city in the Greater Phoenix region of Arizona.
It was incorporated in 1946. In 2019, its population was 87,931.
Estrella Mountain Regional Park, 14805 W Vineyard Ave, ☏ +1 623 932-3811. Large, mountainous park featuring many trails, a large amount of wetland and undisturbed desert, plus a few picnic sites. (updated Aug 2020)
Estrella Mountain Competitive Track, ☏ +1 623 932-3811. Part of Estrella Mountain Park, this racing track is good for kids and is located near Rudy's bbq and the Phoenix Raceway. (updated Aug 2020) Phoenix Raceway, 7602 S Avondale Blvd, ☏ +1 866 408-7223. Large stock-car racing venue that has held NASCAR races, and can hold 65,000+ people. Though it is called the "Phoenix Raceway", it is actually located in Avondale. (updated Aug 2020) Friendship Park, 12325 W McDowell Rd, ☏ +1 623 333-2400. Large park with multiple playgrounds (including a children's playground), baseball and soccer fields, and a dog park. Located near a restaurant and shopping complex. (updated Aug 2020) Festival Fields Park, 101 E Lower Buckeye Rd, ☏ +1 623 333-2400. Small park with a few trails, playgrounds, a dog park, and restaurants. Good for kids, and handicap-friendly. (updated Aug 2020)
Rudy's bbq, 8074 S Oasis Dr. Located near the Phoenix Raceway and the Estrella Mountain Competitive Track in Estrella Mountain Park, this casual restaurant provides comfort food. The food served there is quite easy to eat, and the prices are generally good, though the price is higher on racing day. (updated Aug 2020) Culver's, 1025 N Avondale Blvd, ☏ +1 623 792-8649. Fast-food chain whose signature dishes are frozen custard and signature burgers, usually made from dairy and beef from the Midwest. It offers large portion sizes, and provides late-night food and outdoor seating. (updated Aug 2020) Garden Grille & Bar, 11460 W Hilton Way, ☏ +1 623 882-3351. Bar and grille in the Hilton Garden Inn, serving American food as well as pizza and pasta. (updated Aug 2020)
8-Bit Aleworks, 1050 N Fairway Dr building f suite 101, ☏ +1 623 925-1650. Brewery with a large variety of beers, and located within a large shopping complex. Offers takeout. (updated Aug 2020) Aguila's Hidaway, 1235 N Dysart Rd, ☏ +1 623 932-9394. Dimly lit bar serving cocktails, bar snacks, wine, and beer, with a pool table and darts in the building. Takeout-only. Scale & Feather Meadery, 1050 N Fairway Dr Building E, Suite 112, ☏ +1 623 440-8931. Winery located in the same complex as 8-Bit Aleworks. This building is quite well-decorated, and the staff are generally quite friendly. (updated Aug 2020)
Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix/Avondale, 11460 W Hilton Way, ☏ +1 623 882-3351. Contemporary hotel with free Wi-Fi, an in-house American restaurant, an outdoor pool, free parking, and a laundry service. Also includes air-conditioning and is handicap-accessible. $80. (updated Aug 2020) Homewood Suites by Hilton Phoenix-Avondale, 11450 W Hilton Way, ☏ +1 623 882-3315. Extended-stay hotel. Includes kitchens, a pool, shuttle service, free breakfast, parking, and WiFi, is handicap-accessible and air-conditioned, and has an outdoor pool. $100. (updated Aug 2020) My Place Hotel - Phoenix West/Avondale, AZ, 915 N Avondale Blvd, ☏ +1 623 440-2500. Rooms are medium-sized and have kitchenettes, and the hotel includes free Wi-Fi and parking, a business center, an outdoor pool and a fitness room. The hotel is also handicap-accessible and includes air-conditioning. The rooms have toasters and many cabinets, and are generally well-kept. $109. (updated Aug 2020) Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix West/Avondale, 11410 West Hotel Way, ☏ +1 623 666-6390. All-suite hotel with a gym, outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, parking, and breakfast. This hotel is also handicap-accessible, and is air-conditioned. $119. (updated Aug 2020)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport - east of downtown Phoenix. Phoenix-Goodyear Airport - in neighboring Goodyear. Interstate 10 runs through Avondale, east towards central Phoenix, west to the remainder of the West Valley suburbs then on towards California and Palm Springs and Los Angeles.
Car is the best way to explore the city. However, limited Valley Metro bus service does exist, especially the Avondale ZOOM Route. Click for schedules.
Travel tips adapted from Avondale (Arizona) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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