Goodyear, AZ to Bisbee, AZ is 225.7 miles and takes about 4h 17m via Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Desert Southwest, moving from the Phoenix area towards southeastern Arizona. With about 30% of the drive on highways, expect a mix of faster cruising and more local driving. It's a feasible one-day trip, making it a good option if you're looking for a direct route with minimal overnight planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.9 miles from Goodyear, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
54.6 mi
55m
Tucson-Benson Highway
41.4 mi
43m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
37.8 mi
38m
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
19.6 mi
22m
State Route 90
16.5 mi
19m
Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
13.3 mi
16m
Huachuca Boulevard
9.1 mi
10m
West Buckeye Road
8.9 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
— 54.6 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodyear, AZ and Bisbee, AZ.
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Start on South Litchfield Road
8 ft·4 sec·South Litchfield Road
2
Turn right onto East Western Avenue
1.0 mi·1 min·East Western Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
At end of road, turn right onto South Dysart Road
495 ft·17 sec·South Dysart Road
4
Turn left onto US 80 Hist
8.9 mi·13 min·West Buckeye Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto South 59th Avenue
446 ft·7 sec·South 59th Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward AZ 202 Loop South
7
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
20 mi·22 min·Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Exit 55A-BToward I 10: Phoenix, TucsonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 55BToward I 10 East: TucsonUse the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 10
38 mi·38 min·Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 10
55 mi·55 min·Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 10
6.1 mi·6 min·North Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 10
41 mi·43 min·Tucson-Benson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 302Toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
15
Turn right onto AZ 90
1.2 mi·1 min·South State Highway 90
16
Continue on AZ 90
9.1 mi·10 min·Huachuca Boulevard
17
Continue on AZ 90
12 mi·14 min·State Route 90
18
Continue on AZ 90
2.2 mi·3 min·North Huachuca Boulevard
19
Continue on AZ 90
3.0 mi·3 min·State Route 90
20
Turn left onto AZ 90
4.4 mi·6 min·State Route 90 Bypass
21
Turn left onto AZ 90
1.5 mi·2 min·Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on AZ 90
1.6 mi·2 min·State Route 90
23
Continue on AZ 90
12 mi·14 min·Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
24
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 80; US 80 Hist
6.9 mi·9 min·AZ 80; US 80 Hist
25
Take the exit
290 ft·9 sec
26
Turn right
158 ft·4 sec
27
Keep slight right at fork
117 ft·3 sec
28
Continue on US 80 Hist
0.5 mi·1 min·Tombstone Canyon Road
29
Turn left onto Moon Canyon
47 ft·4 sec·Moon Canyon
30
Turn right
86 ft·6 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 17m estimated drive time, leaving Goodyear in the morning will allow you to reach Bisbee with plenty of daylight. The recommended single day of travel means you have flexibility in your departure time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 54.6-mile stretch on the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway where services might be less frequent. Plan for one stop to break up the drive and perhaps grab a bite. The total fuel cost is estimated at $46, so factor that into your budget.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.9 miles from Goodyear, AZ, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 50 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.9 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bisbee, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Goodyear, 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 Goodyear, AZ
This is one driving day of about 225.7 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Goodyear, 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 Casa Grande-Tucson Highway for about 54.6 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 170.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Western Avenue
Turn right onto East Western Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 80 Hist / West Buckeye Road
Turn left onto US 80 Hist / West Buckeye Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
30 mi into trip|~39m in
Take the exit toward I 10: Phoenix, Tucson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 55A-B
Toward I 10: Phoenix, Tucson
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30.2 mi into trip|~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: Tucson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 55B
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
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170.9 mi into trip|~3h 5m in
Take the exit toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 302
Toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.02 one way
$92.04 round trip
$5.18/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.48
$48.73
$97.46
premium
$5.74
$50.96
$101.92
diesel
$6.18
$54.91
$109.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.7
0
$23.70
$10.83
Efficient EV
56.4
0
$19.75
$9.03
EV Truck/SUV
90.3
1
$31.60
$14.44
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Goodyear, AZ
Night
in Goodyear on Sunday
Local time
9:42 PM
MST
Current temp
67°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NE 10 mph19% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bisbee, AZ
Night
in Bisbee on Sunday
Local time
9:42 PM
MST
Current temp
48°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
E 12 mph13% chanceLive 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
19 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
4h 17m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
$25
near mile 140.1
Danger: Loop Drive closed in Tucson Mountain District due to storms.
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 62.3
It was a journey of conquest filled with exploration, wonder - and cruelty. Inspired by tales of vast cities of gold, 339 European soldiers and over a thousand Aztec allies embarked on an epic journey...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 202.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 30% of this 225.7-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 54.6 miles along the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. The route transitions between highway and surface roads, so be prepared for changes in speed limits and traffic patterns. Expect some rural cruising mixed with sections that have more frequent exits.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.6 mi on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near East Western Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 225.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Western Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (US 80 Hist / West Buckeye Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
5,524 ft965 ft
Total Climb
4,915 ft
Total Descent
356 ft
Highest Point
5,524 ft
~225.7 mi in
Elevation Range
4,559 ft
Notable High Points
4,556 ft at ~177.4 miles+262 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Goodyear, AZ and Bisbee, AZ, road signs point toward Tucson and Sierra Vista.
Bisbee is a town in Southeast Arizona, and the county seat for Cochise County. This former mining town has reinvented itself as an artist community, and it now attracts tourists for its vibrant cultural scene and well-preserved architecture. Notable are its many Victorian-era houses built into the hillsides, some of which can only be accessed by foot.
Top landmarks
•Evergreen Cemetery — cemetery in Bisbee, Arizona, United States
•Walter Douglas House — house in Bisbee, Arizona
•Muheim House — historic house in Bisbee, Arizona, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 17m. Total distance: 225.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.6 miles on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 24 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.
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 Bisbee, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Western Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (US 80 Hist / West Buckeye Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 30 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Saguaro National Park, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Coronado National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Bisbee, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
