Origin
Coolidge, AZ
Night in Coolidge on Saturday
Local time
9:15 PM
MST
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Coolidge, 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
1h 27m
Distance
70.4 mi
113 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coolidge, AZ
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Avondale, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Coolidge to Avondale, you are looking at a 70.4-mile journey across the Desert Southwest. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 27 minutes behind the wheel, making this a straightforward drive that works perfectly as a single-day excursion. You will navigate a combination of the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, the Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway, and West Buckeye Road to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, this route remains an affordable way to transit between these two Arizona cities. Because the entire trip stays within the Desert Southwest, you won't need to worry about major shifts in climate or terrain. It is an ideal route if you prefer a quick, no-fuss commute without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 23.2 mi | 23m |
| Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway | 19.6 mi | 22m |
| West Buckeye Road | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Junction I-10-Mesa Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| North Arizona Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East Western Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Central Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
— 23.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coolidge, AZ and Avondale, AZ.
1
Start on West Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto AZ 87; AZ 287
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Arizona Boulevard
3
Turn left onto AZ 87
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
4
Turn left onto AZ 387
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
5
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 387
520 ft
·
10 sec
·
Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
7
Merge onto I 10
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 161A-B
Toward AZ 202 Loop
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Exit 161A
Toward AZ 202 Loop West
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 76
Toward Buckeye Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on South 59th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South 59th Avenue
13
Turn left onto US 80 Hist
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
West Buckeye Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Turn slight right
363 ft
·
13 sec
Toward South Dysart Road
15
Turn straight onto South Dysart Road
300 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Dysart Road
16
Turn left onto East Western Avenue
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Western Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto North Central Avenue
89 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Central Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right
27 ft
·
1 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Coolidge, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 16 and 60.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
16 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
Navigation decision point
5
16.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Merge onto I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
39.6 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward AZ 202 Loop
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 161A-B
Toward AZ 202 Loop
8
39.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward AZ 202 Loop West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 161A
Toward AZ 202 Loop West
7
60.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Buckeye Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 76
Toward Buckeye Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.02 one way
$28.05 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $14.84 | $29.68 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.50 | $30.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.54 | $31.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.86 | $4.51 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
9:15 PM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
90°F
Guadalupe, AZ
35 mi in
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
33 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 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 drive offers a mixed-road experience, balancing high-speed transit with local navigation. You will spend roughly 48 percent of your time on highways, providing a steady rhythm for much of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 23.2 miles on the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, allowing you to settle into a comfortable pace before transitioning onto the Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway. As you move toward Avondale, the character of the road shifts from open highway stretches to the more localized flow of West Buckeye Road. You can anticipate a functional driving experience that prioritizes efficiency as you move through this 70.4-mile corridor.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.2 mi on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16 miles in near AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16 miles (AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 27m. Total distance: 70.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.2 miles on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Avondale, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 16 miles (AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway): Navigation decision point; at 16.4 miles (I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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