Origin
Alhambra, AZ
Morning in Alhambra on Tuesday
Local time
7:29 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alhambra, AZ to Goodyear, AZ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alhambra, AZ
David Vives
Goodyear, AZ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Alhambra, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is 17.1 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Papago Freeway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Desert Southwest region, offering a straightforward journey between two points in Arizona. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or an easy addition to a larger travel plan. You'll be covering a minimal distance, making it a low-commitment drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Papago Freeway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| North 35th Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North Litchfield Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Litchfield Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Papago Freeway
— 12.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alhambra, AZ and Goodyear, AZ.
1
Start on North 35th Avenue
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North 35th Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
3
Merge onto I 10
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 128
Toward Litchfield Road, Phoenix-Goodyear Airport
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn left onto North Litchfield Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Litchfield Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on South Litchfield Road
337 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Litchfield Road
7
Arrive at destination
South Litchfield Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 10 / Papago Freeway
Merge onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Litchfield Road, Phoenix-Goodyear Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 128
Toward Litchfield Road, Phoenix-Goodyear Airpor...
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
North Litchfield Road
Turn left onto North Litchfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.81 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.76 | $7.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Goodyear, AZ
Morning in Goodyear on Tuesday
Local time
7:29 AM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
29 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 72% of the route utilizing freeways. You'll spend most of your time on the Papago Freeway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.3 miles. The journey transitions onto North 35th Avenue and then North Litchfield Road, introducing some local road segments after the initial highway portion. Expect a relatively quick and direct experience with minimal complexity.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on Papago Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Papago Freeway and North 35th Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Alhambra, AZ to Goodyear, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Phoenix-Goodyear Airport along the way.
Phoenix-Goodyear Airport
15.1 mi in
|
~19m
About the Cities
Arriving in Goodyear, AZ
Full guide →Founded 1946
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on Papago Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Goodyear, AZ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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