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Trip from Eloy, AZ to Dudleyville, AZ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
89.4 mi
144 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
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6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eloy, AZ
András Nyemczovszky
Dudleyville, AZ
Kelly
Trip Overview
This 89.4-mile drive from Eloy, AZ, to Dudleyville, AZ, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the Tucson-Globe Highway, East Park Link Drive, and Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, this route offers a local driving experience with a 12% highway share. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, it's an economical option for exploring the Desert Southwest region. No specific stops are noted, suggesting a more direct journey. This route is well-suited for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.7 miles from Eloy, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson-Globe Highway | 39.7 mi | 51m |
| East Park Link Drive | 18.4 mi | 29m |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 10.2 mi | 10m |
| Pinal Pioneer Parkway | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| East Camino Adelante | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| American Avenue | 2 mi | 2m |
| South Sunshine Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| State Route 79 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Tucson-Globe Highway
— 39.7 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eloy, AZ and Dudleyville, AZ.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Frontier Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Frontier Street
3
Turn right onto South Sunshine Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Sunshine Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
5
Merge onto I 10
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 219
Toward Picacho Peak Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Picacho Peak Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Picacho Peak Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto East Camino Adelante
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
East Camino Adelante
9
Turn left onto East Park Link Drive
18 mi
·
29 min
·
East Park Link Drive
10
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 79; US 80 Hist
9.9 mi
·
11 min
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Pinal Pioneer Parkway
11
Continue on AZ 79; US 80 Hist
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Route 79
12
Turn left onto AZ 77
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Tucson-Globe Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on AZ 77
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
American Avenue
14
Continue on AZ 77
27 mi
·
34 min
·
Tucson-Globe Highway
15
Turn left
0.7 mi
·
2 min
16
At end of road, turn right onto North Camino Rio
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Camino Rio
17
Arrive at destination
North Camino Rio
Trip Plan
Given the short 89.4-mile distance and 2-hour duration, you have considerable flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Eloy in the morning allows you to reach Dudleyville with plenty of daylight. While there are no designated stops, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a break is nearly 40 miles on the Tucson-Globe Highway. The estimated fuel cost of $18 makes this an affordable trip, so planning for a single, efficient leg is straightforward. Ensure you have your preferred snacks and drinks before you depart to maximize your time on the road.
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 44.7 miles from Eloy, AZ, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.7 miles.
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 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.7 miles or 1h 1m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dudleyville, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Eloy, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eloy, AZ
This is one driving day of about 89.4 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Eloy, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Tucson-Globe Highway for about 39.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.7 miles from Eloy, 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 17.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Tucson
Navigation decision point
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Picacho Peak Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 219
Toward Picacho Peak Road
4
12.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Picacho Peak Road
Turn left onto Picacho Peak Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
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East Camino Adelante
At end of road, turn right onto East Camino Adelante
Navigation decision point
4
17.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
East Park Link Drive
Turn left onto East Park Link Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.84 one way
$31.68 round trip
$4.50/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $16.96 | $33.93 |
| premium | $5.04 | $17.75 | $35.49 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $16.88 | $33.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.39 | $4.29 |
| Efficient EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.82 | $3.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.52 | $5.72 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Origin
Eloy, AZ
Late night in Eloy on Monday
Local time
3:49 AM
MST
Current temp
102°F
Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust
NW 9 mph
24% chance
Live forecast
Blowing Dust Advisory
Blowing Dust Advisory issued July 11 at 12:21AM MST until July 11 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Blowing Dust Advisory
Blowing Dust Advisory issued July 11 at 12:21AM MST until July 11 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Destination
Dudleyville, AZ
Late night in Dudleyville on Monday
Local time
3:49 AM
MST
Current temp
106°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WNW 10 to 15 mph
37% chance
Live forecast
Blowing Dust Advisory
Blowing Dust Advisory issued July 11 at 12:21AM MST until July 11 at 9:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Blowing Dust Advisory
Blowing Dust Advisory issued July 11 at 12:21AM MST until July 11 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
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
4 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
2h 2m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Saguaro National Park
National Park
Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are pr...
26 mi from route
~66 min detour
$25
near mile 46.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this journey, rather than a straightforward interstate cruise. The route incorporates 12% highway driving, interspersed with more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 39.7 miles along the Tucson-Globe Highway. This suggests a varied driving experience, where you'll navigate through different types of road conditions and potentially encounter more local traffic as you progress towards Dudleyville.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.7 mi on Tucson-Globe Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (Picacho Peak Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
4,370 ft
1,637 ft
Total Climb
2,733 ft
Total Descent
2,410 ft
Highest Point
4,370 ft
~57.4 mi in
Elevation Range
2,733 ft
Notable High Points
4,370 ft at ~57.4 miles
+903 ft prominence
About the Cities
Arriving in Dudleyville, AZ
Full guide →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 2h 2m. Total distance: 89.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.7 miles on Tucson-Globe Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles (Picacho Peak Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Saguaro National Park. 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 Dudleyville, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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