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Trip from Avra Valley, AZ to Phoenix, AZ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

98.6 mi

159 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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valley in Arizona, United States of America

Avra Valley, AZ

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seat of Maricopa County, largest city in, and capital of, the State of Arizona, United States

Phoenix, AZ

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Trip Overview

This 98.6-mile drive from Avra Valley, AZ, to Phoenix, AZ, will take you about 1 hour and 36 minutes. It's a straightforward, single-day trip with a fuel cost estimated at $20. You'll be navigating primarily local roads, so expect a turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. Since it's a relatively short distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing you to arrive in Phoenix with plenty of time to spare. Both your origin and destination are within the Desert Southwest region, so the scenery will be consistent with that arid landscape.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

49.3 miles from Avra Valley, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Sandy Street — —
North Trico Road — —
East Pinal Air Park Road — —
I 10 West — —
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway — —
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway — —
Maricopa Freeway — —
7th Street — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Sandy Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avra Valley, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.

1

Start on North Luther Road

0.2 mi · 1 min · North Luther Road
2

Turn left onto West Sandy Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · West Sandy Street
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto North Trico Road

5.0 mi · 11 min · North Trico Road
4

At the end of the road, turn right onto East Pinal Air Park Road

2.1 mi · 3 min · East Pinal Air Park Road
5

Take the ramp straight toward I 10 West: Phoenix

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I 10 West: Phoenix
6

Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

32 mi · 32 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
7

Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

38 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
8

Continue on Maricopa Freeway

12 mi · 13 min · Maricopa Freeway
9

Keep slight right to continue on Maricopa Freeway

1.9 mi · 2 min · Maricopa Freeway
10

Take the exit slight right toward 7th Street, Central Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · 7th Street, Central Avenue
11

Turn straight onto East Maricopa Freeway

135 ft · 3 sec · East Maricopa Freeway
12

Turn right onto South 7th Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · South 7th Street
13

Turn left onto East Washington Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Washington Street
14

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 36-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You won't need to worry about splitting the drive or finding overnight accommodations. The estimated fuel cost is $20, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing Avra Valley. Since it's a turn-heavy route, pay close attention to your GPS and road signs, especially when transitioning between West Sandy Street, North Trico Road, and East Pinal Air Park Road. Leaving in the morning will allow you to maximize your time in Phoenix, and the flexibility of a shorter drive means you can depart at your convenience.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.3 miles from Avra Valley, AZ, or about 48m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 22 miles or 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49.3 miles or 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Phoenix, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Avra Valley, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Avra Valley, AZ

This is one driving day of about 98.6 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Avra Valley, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Casa Grande, AZ

49 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Casa Grande, AZ to Phoenix, AZ

48.2 mi · 59m

Pacing Suggestions

Eloy, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Casa Grande, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.3 miles from Avra Valley, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Rainforest Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Tempe, Arizona

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 91.6

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14807529100

Visit website

Rainforest Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 91.6

Tempe, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14807529100

Visit website

Arizona Science Center

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 98.6

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

+16027162000

Visit website

Dorrance DOME

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 98.6

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

Visit website

Enchanted Island Amusement Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 98.6

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+16022541200

Visit website

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 91.6

Tempe, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+14805657081

Visit website

Villago Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 56.3

Casa Grande, Arizona

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+15204218600

Visit website

Amusement Park Rides RandRrides(Phoenix Park & Swap)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 91.6

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: Closed

+14809958653

Visit website

Tempe Festival of the Arts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 91.6

Tempe, Arizona

+14803556060

Visit website

Tempe Town Lake

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 91.6

Tempe, Arizona

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.64 one way

$39.28 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $20.79 $41.58
premium $5.59 $21.70 $43.41
diesel $5.61 $21.77 $43.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.6 0 $10.35 $4.73
Efficient EV 24.7 0 $8.63 $3.94
EV Truck/SUV 39.4 0 $13.80 $6.31

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Avra Valley, AZ

Night in Avra Valley on Saturday

Local time

9:36 PM

MST

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Phoenix, AZ

Night in Phoenix on Saturday

Local time

9:36 PM

MST

Current temp

93°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

41 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 36m 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?

The drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you won't encounter long stretches of uninterrupted highway. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating a series of local roads like West Sandy Street, North Trico Road, and East Pinal Air Park Road. The absence of a 'longest stretch' metric suggests frequent intersections and changes in direction. This type of route requires your constant attention, as you'll be managing multiple turns and adjusting to varying speed limits throughout the journey.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: West Sandy Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Avra Valley, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is easy. At 1h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Avra Valley, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Arriving in Phoenix, AZ

Full guide →

Founded 1868

Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona, the most populous city in the American Southwest. Warm and sunny winter weather have ensured a thriving tourism industry, and the city has become the region's primary political, cultural, economic, and transportation center. Phoenix is extremely hot and dry in the summertime, so always have sunscreen with you! It had about 1,625,000 residents in 2021, and is the fifth largest city in the United States.

Top landmarks

  • • Arizona State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Arizona
  • • Phoenix Art Museum — art museum in Phoenix, Arizona
  • • St. Mary's Basilica — Roman Catholic church in Phoenix, Arizona

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 1h 36m. Total distance: 98.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Avra Valley, AZ to Phoenix, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Phoenix, 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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