Traveling from Fortuna Foothills to Goodyear covers 156.1 miles through the heart of the Desert Southwest. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 23 minutes on the road for this journey. Since the route is a straightforward, single-day trip, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $30 for fuel should comfortably cover your gas needs for the drive. While the trip doesn't require any mandatory stops, the lack of highway travel means you will spend your time navigating local roads rather than cruising at high speeds.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.1 miles from Fortuna Foothills, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway
99.7 mi
1h 42m
Arizona State Highway 85
28.1 mi
32m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
11.7 mi
12m
South Oglesby Road
3.7 mi
5m
East Pima Street
3.3 mi
6m
Papago Freeway
3.2 mi
3m
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
2 mi
3m
North Litchfield Road
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Blue Star Memorial Highway
— 99.7 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fortuna Foothills, AZ and Goodyear, AZ.
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Start on South Sheryl Drive
0.1 mi·31 sec·South Sheryl Drive
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At end of road, turn left onto East 40th Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·East 40th Street
3
Turn left onto South Foothills Boulevard
0.9 mi·1 min·South Foothills Boulevard
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Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
5
Merge onto I 8
100 mi·1 hr 42 min·Blue Star Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit onto I 8 Business
0.2 mi·29 sec·I 8 Business
Toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo
7
Continue on I 8 Bus; US 80 Hist
3.3 mi·6 min·East Pima Street
Toward AZ-85: Phoenix, Gilda Bend
8
Continue on AZ 85
0.7 mi·1 min·Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
9
Turn left onto AZ 85
0.3 mi·44 sec·Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on AZ 85
28 mi·32 min·Arizona State Highway 85
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Continue on AZ 85; US 80 Hist
1.0 mi·1 min·Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
12
Continue on AZ 85
3.7 mi·5 min·South Oglesby Road
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 10 East: PhoenixUse the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 10
12 mi·12 min·Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 10
3.2 mi·3 min·Papago Freeway
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 128Toward Litchfield RoadUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto North Litchfield Road
1.6 mi·3 min·North Litchfield Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Continue on South Litchfield Road
337 ft·7 sec·South Litchfield Road
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Arrive at destination
South Litchfield Road
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 156.1-mile journey, try to depart during daylight hours to ensure you can clearly see signage and road markers. Since there are no planned stops in the itinerary, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you need to stretch your legs or grab a snack. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge throughout the trip, as local road driving can sometimes be less efficient than highway cruising. A smart way to manage this drive is to pre-load your navigation with the specific turn sequence for East 40th Street and South Foothills Boulevard to avoid any confusion on local intersections.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.1 miles from Fortuna Foothills, AZ, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.7 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 34 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.1 miles or 1h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goodyear, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fortuna Foothills, 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 Fortuna Foothills, AZ
This is one driving day of about 156.2 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Fortuna Foothills, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 99.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 154.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East 40th Street
At end of road, turn left onto East 40th Street
Navigation decision point
5
101.2 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|I 8 Business
Take the exit onto I 8 Business toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo
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105.4 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|AZ 85 / Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
Turn left onto AZ 85 / Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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138.5 mi into trip|~2h 34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
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154.1 mi into trip|~2h 52m in
Take the exit toward Litchfield Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 128
Toward Litchfield Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.12 one way
$62.23 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$32.93
$65.86
premium
$5.59
$34.38
$68.76
diesel
$5.61
$34.49
$68.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.9
0
$16.40
$7.50
Efficient EV
39.1
0
$13.67
$6.25
EV Truck/SUV
62.5
0
$21.87
$10.00
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Fortuna Foothills, AZ
Morning
in Fortuna Foothills on Sunday
Local time
9:12 AM
MST
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Goodyear, AZ
Morning
in Goodyear on Sunday
Local time
9:12 AM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
29 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 56m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will navigate via East 40th Street, South Foothills Boulevard, and the Blue Star Memorial Highway rather than taking high-speed interstates. Because this route features zero highway miles, the pace is dictated by local road conditions and turn-by-turn navigation. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches—East 40th Street offers the longest, yet still minimal, distance—you should prepare for a drive that feels more like a series of connected local segments than a singular, open-road experience.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 99.7 mi on Blue Star Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 40th Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 156.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (East 40th Street): Navigation decision point; at 101.2 miles (I 8 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.4 miles (AZ 85 / Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fortuna Foothills, AZ and Goodyear, AZ, road signs point toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo and Gilda Bend.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 156.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (20%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 99.7 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (East 40th Street): Navigation decision point; at 101.2 miles (I 8 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.4 miles (AZ 85 / Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway): 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.
