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Trip from Goodyear, AZ to Catalina Foothills, AZ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

128.5 mi

207 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

9 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 17m ★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Goodyear, AZ, AZ

Goodyear, AZ

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Downtown Catalina Foothills, AZ, AZ

Catalina Foothills, AZ

Mark Direen

Trip Overview

The drive from Goodyear, AZ to Catalina Foothills, AZ covers 128.5 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50 miles on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.60 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

64.3 miles from Goodyear, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway 50 mi 50m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway 37.8 mi 38m
Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway 19.6 mi 22m
West Buckeye Road 8.9 mi 13m
West River Road 5.2 mi 8m
East River Road 2.5 mi 4m
North Hacienda del Sol Road 1.3 mi 3m
East Western Avenue 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Casa Grande-Tucson Highway — 50 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goodyear, AZ and Catalina Foothills, AZ.

1

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-B Toward I 10: Phoenix, Tucson Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 55B Toward I 10 East: Tucson Use 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

50 mi · 50 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 250 Toward Orange Grove Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn straight onto North Casa Grande Highway

0.1 mi · 13 sec · North Casa Grande Highway
14

Turn left onto West Orange Grove Road

0.4 mi · 47 sec · West Orange Grove Road
15

Turn right onto West River Road

5.2 mi · 8 min · West River Road
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on East River Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · East River Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
17

Turn left onto North Hacienda del Sol Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · North Hacienda del Sol Road
Use the left lane.
18

Arrive at destination

North Hacienda del Sol Road

Trip Plan

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 64.3 miles from Goodyear, AZ, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50 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 28 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 64.3 miles or 1h 14m 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 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Catalina Foothills, 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 128.5 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Goodyear, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway for about 50 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Casa Grande, AZ

64 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

Guadalupe, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Arizona City, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.3 miles from Goodyear, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

China Red Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Litchfield Park, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16235357599

Visit website

Sacaton Rest Area

0 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

QuikTrip

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Sacaton Rest Area

0.2 mi from route

Xpress Fuel Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Pride Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

QuikTrip

1.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

1.4 mi from route

Danny's Big Rig Resort

1.5 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

1.5 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

1.6 mi from route

QuikTrip

2 mi from route

The Little Gym of Litchfield Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Goodyear, Arizona

Hours: 9 am–7:30 pm

+16232505718

Visit website

Valley of the Moon

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 128.5

Tucson, Arizona

+15203231331

Visit website

Villago Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 55.1

Casa Grande, Arizona

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+15204218600

Visit website

Dobbins Lookout

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 27.5

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

Visit website

TeenyTown Playland

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

Litchfield Park, Arizona

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+16237766002

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 9.2

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 2–9 pm

+16234015867

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 118.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
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
8
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
7
118.8 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in

Take the exit toward Orange Grove Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 250 Toward Orange Grove Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.60 one way

$51.20 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $27.09 $54.18
premium $5.59 $28.29 $56.57
diesel $5.61 $28.37 $56.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Palm Valley Pavilions - Tesla Supercharger

Goodyear, AZ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Palm Valley Crossing

Goodyear, AZ

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

Walmart EV Charging

Tempe, AZ

WALMART

6 DCFC

CircleK - Goodyear, AZ

Goodyear, AZ

CIRCLE_K

4 DCFC

Circle K - Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ

CIRCLE_K

4 DCFC

City of Phoenix - Facilities Management

Phoenix, AZ

Non-Networked

4 DCFC

Laveen Village Center

Phoenix, AZ

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

The Groves Shopping Center North

Tempe, AZ

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

eVgo Network: 3 CIRCLE_K: 2 Tesla: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1 Non-Networked: 1 WALMART: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.6 0 $13.49 $6.17
Efficient EV 32.1 0 $11.24 $5.14
EV Truck/SUV 51.4 0 $17.99 $8.22

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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 19, 2026

Origin

Goodyear, AZ

Morning in Goodyear on Sunday

Local time

9:16 AM

MST

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Catalina Foothills, AZ

Morning in Catalina Foothills on Sunday

Local time

9:16 AM

MST

Current temp

55°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

33 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

2h 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?

128.5 mi in 2h 27m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 50 mi on Casa Grande-Tucson 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Western Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 128.5 miles you will encounter 11 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: 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Goodyear, AZ to Catalina Foothills, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Tucson along the way.

Tucson

30 mi in | ~39m

About the Cities

Starting in Goodyear, AZ

Full guide →

Founded 1946

Arriving in Catalina Foothills, 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 27m. Total distance: 128.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (15%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 50 miles on Casa Grande-Tucson 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: 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Catalina Foothills, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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