Origin
Buckeye, AZ
Late night in Buckeye on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buckeye, AZ to Goodyear, 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
15.2 mi
24 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 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
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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Goodyear, AZ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, efficient transit between Buckeye and Goodyear, this 15.2-mile connection is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 27 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your journey primarily utilizes MC 85, South Litchfield Road, and East Monroe Avenue to navigate the Desert Southwest. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an exceptionally economical trip for commuters or local travelers. Since the entire route is contained within Arizona, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you to your destination without unnecessary complications.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MC 85 | 14.1 mi | 24m |
| South Litchfield Road | 0.7 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 Goodyear, 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
Turn left onto South Litchfield Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Litchfield Road
Use the left lane.
4
Arrive at destination
South Litchfield Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 14.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
South Litchfield Road
Turn left onto South Litchfield Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.06 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.20 | $6.41 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 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 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
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
Goodyear, AZ
Late night in Goodyear on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
MST
Current temp
88°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m 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 trip is heavily highway-focused, with 93% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 14.1 miles specifically on MC 85. The road maintains a consistent, functional personality designed for efficiency rather than winding, technical maneuvers. As you transition from the highway onto local roads like East Monroe Avenue, the pace shifts slightly, signaling your arrival into the Goodyear area. It is a utilitarian drive that prioritizes speed and directness over scenic detours.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
4 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 South Litchfield Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 14.5 miles in near South Litchfield Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Buckeye, AZ to Goodyear, AZ is easy. At 27m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 14.5 miles (South Litchfield Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 15.2 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 (93%). 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 14.5 miles (South Litchfield Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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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