Origin
El Mirage, AZ
Night in El Mirage on Saturday
Local time
9:39 PM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from El Mirage, 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
25m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
El Mirage, AZ
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Goodyear, AZ
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Trip Overview
Traveling between El Mirage and Goodyear covers a brief 14.4-mile span within the Desert Southwest. You can expect this trip to take approximately 25 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Given the short duration, you will likely spend no more than $3 on fuel for the entire journey. Navigating this route requires utilizing North Dysart Road, East Western Avenue, and West Thunderbird Road. Because both towns reside in the same region, you will experience a consistent desert environment throughout your drive. It is a straightforward local commute that offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Dysart Road | 12 mi | 20m |
| East Western Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Thunderbird Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North El Mirage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Litchfield Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Dysart Road
— 12 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Mirage, AZ and Goodyear, AZ.
1
Start on North El Mirage Road
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
North El Mirage Road
2
Turn right onto West Thunderbird Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Thunderbird Road
3
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto North Dysart Road
12 mi
·
20 min
·
North Dysart Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto East Western Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Western Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto South Litchfield Road
396 ft
·
44 sec
·
South Litchfield Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on South Litchfield Road
337 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Litchfield Road
8
Arrive at destination
South Litchfield Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 14.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Thunderbird Road
Turn right onto West Thunderbird Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn slight left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North Dysart Road
Turn left onto North Dysart Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
East Western Avenue
Turn right onto East Western Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
14.3 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
$2.87 one way
$5.74 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $3.04 | $6.07 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 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 | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
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
Night in Goodyear on Saturday
Local time
9:39 PM
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
1 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
25m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend the vast majority of your time on surface streets, with the longest uninterrupted stretch occurring over 12 miles on North Dysart Road. This drive demands your full attention due to the frequent turns required to navigate between the two points. Since the route relies entirely on local roads, you will experience a rhythmic, stop-and-go pace typical of suburban transit. The road's personality is functional and practical, prioritizing local accessibility over scenic highway cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12 mi on North Dysart Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near West Thunderbird Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (West Thunderbird Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (North Dysart Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12 miles on North Dysart Road. 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 0.3 miles (West Thunderbird Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (North Dysart 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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