Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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El Mirage, AZ
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If you are looking to travel between Goodyear and El Mirage, this 14.2-mile trek is a straightforward local transit through the Desert Southwest. You can expect to spend about 24 minutes behind the wheel, making it an easy trip to complete in a single day. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $3, it is a very economical way to navigate between these two Arizona cities. Because the entire route consists of local roads, you won't need to worry about splitting the journey into multiple days. It is a functional drive designed for efficiency rather than sightseeing, serving as a practical connection for those moving across the region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Dysart Road | 12 mi | 19m |
| East Western Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Thunderbird Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North El Mirage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Litchfield Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Goodyear, AZ and El Mirage, AZ.
Start on South Litchfield Road
Turn right onto East Western Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto South Dysart Road
Turn right onto West Thunderbird Road
Turn left onto North El Mirage Road
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto East Western Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto South Dysart Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto West Thunderbird Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto North El Mirage Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.99 | $5.99 |
| premium | $5.59 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Goodyear on Saturday
Local time
9:39 PM
MST
Current temp
54°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Night in El Mirage on Saturday
Local time
9:39 PM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This journey is defined by its turn-heavy local nature, as you will navigate exclusively on surface streets without any highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time on South Dysart Road, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 12 miles. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like East Western Avenue and West Thunderbird Road, the pace remains steady rather than fast-moving. You should be prepared for frequent stops and turns as you transition between these residential and commercial corridors. Expect a hands-on driving experience that requires more attention to traffic lights and intersections than a typical freeway slog.
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 early in the drive near East Western Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Western Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (South Dysart Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (West Thunderbird Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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