Origin
Litchfield, AZ
Morning in Litchfield on Sunday
Local time
7:17 AM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Litchfield, AZ to Phoenix, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Litchfield, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Phoenix, AZ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Litchfield to Phoenix, you are looking at a quick 20.8-mile trip that typically takes about 28 minutes to complete. Because this is a short transit within the Desert Southwest, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You won't need to worry about overnight lodging or complex itineraries, as the entire journey is straightforward and efficient. Budgeting around $4 for fuel should keep you covered for the trip. This drive is ideal for those who prefer local navigation over long-distance highway cruising.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Papago Freeway | 15.3 mi | 17m |
| South Litchfield Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North 1st Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Roosevelt Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Adams Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 7th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Papago Freeway
— 15.3 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Litchfield, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South Litchfield Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
South Litchfield Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Use the right lane.
4
Merge onto I 10
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 144A
Toward 7th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward 7th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Downtown Cultural/Sport Facilities
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto North 7th Avenue
445 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 7th Avenue
8
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Roosevelt Street
9
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
10
Keep slight right at fork onto North 1st Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Avenue
11
Turn left onto West Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Adams Street
12
Turn right onto North 1st Street
408 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 1st Street
13
Turn right onto East Washington Street
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Washington Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 19.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 10 / Papago Freeway
Merge onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward 7th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 144A
Toward 7th Avenue
9
18.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 7th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Downtown Cultural/Sport Facilities
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward 7th Avenue South, Arizona State Universi...
5
19.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
North 1st Street
Turn right onto North 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.96 one way
$7.93 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Phoenix, AZ
Morning in Phoenix on Sunday
Local time
7:17 AM
MST
Current temp
93°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
4 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
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way between these two Arizona locations. Since the highway share is 0%, you will spend your time navigating surface streets rather than cruising at high speeds on an interstate. There is no single long stretch of road to contend with, so be prepared for frequent adjustments and intersections along the way. The character of this route is defined by its urban, local pace, requiring your full attention as you transition through the desert landscape.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on Papago Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Papago Freeway and South Litchfield Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 19.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Litchfield, AZ and Phoenix, AZ, road signs point toward 7Th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus and Cultural/Sport Facilities.
7Th Avenue South
18.3 mi in
|
~24m
Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus
18.3 mi in
|
~24m
Cultural/Sport Facilities
18.3 mi in
|
~24m
About the Cities
Arriving in Phoenix, AZ
Full guide →Founded 1868
Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona, the most populous city in the American Southwest. Warm and sunny winter weather have ensured a thriving tourism industry, and the city has become the region's primary political, cultural, economic, and transportation center. Phoenix is extremely hot and dry in the summertime, so always have sunscreen with you! It had about 1,625,000 residents in 2021, and is the fifth largest city in the United States.
Top landmarks
- • Arizona State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Arizona
- • Phoenix Art Museum — art museum in Phoenix, Arizona
- • St. Mary's Basilica — Roman Catholic church in Phoenix, Arizona
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 28m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on Papago Freeway. 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 Phoenix, 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: at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Phoenix, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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