Origin
Buckeye, AZ
Night in Buckeye on Saturday
Local time
11:04 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buckeye, AZ to Avondale, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buckeye, AZ
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Avondale, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Buckeye and Avondale, this 15.5-mile drive is a straightforward transit through the Desert Southwest. You can expect to spend about 27 minutes on the road, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $3, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. The path primarily utilizes MC 85, West Main Street, and South Central Avenue to connect these two Arizona hubs. Because the total duration is so short, you certainly do not need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It is a no-fuss commute that gets you from point A to point B with minimal effort.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MC 85 | 14.1 mi | 24m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Central Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Monroe Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MC 85
— 14.1 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckeye, AZ and Avondale, AZ.
1
Start on US 80 Hist
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Monroe Avenue
2
Continue on US 80 Hist
14 mi
·
24 min
·
MC 85
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
4
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right
27 ft
·
1 sec
6
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 15 and 15.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
15 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
South Central Avenue
Turn left onto South Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
15.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.09 one way
$6.18 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Avondale, AZ
Night in Avondale on Saturday
Local time
11:04 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Partly Sunny
ESE 0 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 3:13AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 3:13AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with about 91% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm on MC 85, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.1 miles. The drive offers a consistent, predictable experience behind the wheel, lacking the complexity of technical local maneuvering until you reach the final approach. As you transition from the open stretches of MC 85 into the local streets of Avondale, the pace settles down considerably. It is a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on MC 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MC 85 and West Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 15 miles in near South Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Buckeye, AZ to Avondale, AZ is easy. At 27m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15 miles (South Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Avondale, AZ
Full guide →Avondale is a city in the Greater Phoenix region of 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 27m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 miles on MC 85. 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 15 miles (South Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Avondale, 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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