Origin
Goodyear, AZ
Night in Goodyear on Saturday
Local time
9:15 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goodyear, AZ to Coolidge, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
70.9 mi
114 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goodyear, AZ
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Coolidge, AZ
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Trip Overview
Goodyear to Coolidge is 70.9 miles and takes about 1h 28m via Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway and Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Arizona's Desert Southwest region, offering a fairly straightforward path. It's a short enough drive that you can easily complete it in a single day, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a direct connection between these two points. The majority of the drive utilizes major roadways, so expect a consistent pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 23.1 mi | 23m |
| Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway | 19.6 mi | 22m |
| West Buckeye Road | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Junction I-10-Mesa Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| AZ 387 | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| North Arizona Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East Western Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
— 23.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goodyear, AZ and Coolidge, 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
23 mi
·
23 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 185
Toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
298 ft
·
14 sec
Toward AZ 187 North, AZ 387 North: Coolidge, Florence, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
13
Turn left onto AZ 387
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
14
Turn right onto AZ 387
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
AZ 387
15
Turn right onto AZ 87
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
16
Turn right onto AZ 87; AZ 287
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Arizona Boulevard
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto West Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Arrive at destination
West Central Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.5 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54.1 — 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
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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
8
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge
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 185
Toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.12 one way
$28.25 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $14.95 | $29.90 |
| premium | $5.59 | $15.61 | $31.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.65 | $31.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.44 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Coolidge, AZ
Night in Coolidge on Saturday
Local time
9:15 PM
MST
Current temp
56°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
32 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
1h 28m 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?
This drive is a mixed bag, with 48% of it on highways. You'll encounter a 23.1-mile stretch on the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, which represents the longest continuous segment without a significant change in road type. Expect to transition from highway driving to surface streets as you approach your destination. The density of exits and merges will likely increase as you navigate through populated areas before reaching the more open stretches.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.1 mi on Phoenix-Casa Grande 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 Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.9 miles you will encounter 15 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.
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 Coolidge, AZ, road signs point toward Tucson, Florence and Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.
Tucson
30 mi in
|
~39m
Florence
54.5 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
54.5 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 70.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.1 miles on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Coolidge, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: 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 — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. 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 Coolidge, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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