Origin
Litchfield Park, AZ
Morning in Litchfield Park on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
MST
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Litchfield Park, AZ to Phoenix, AZ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
20.1 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Litchfield Park, AZ
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Phoenix, AZ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Litchfield Park to Phoenix, you are looking at a quick 21.2-mile journey through the heart of the Desert Southwest. Expect to spend about 28 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via East Wigwam Boulevard, West Indian School Road, and North Dysart Road. With an estimated fuel cost of only $4, it is a very budget-friendly trip. Since both cities are located within the same region, you will experience a consistent desert landscape throughout the entire drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Papago Freeway | 14.3 mi | 16m |
| North Dysart Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| East Wigwam Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North 1st Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Roosevelt Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Indian School Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Adams Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Papago Freeway
— 14.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Litchfield Park, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.
1
Start on this road
217 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on East Wigwam Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Wigwam Boulevard
3
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
West Indian School Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto North Dysart Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Dysart Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 10
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 144A
Toward 7th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
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.
9
Turn straight onto North 7th Avenue
445 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 7th Avenue
10
Turn left onto West Roosevelt Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Roosevelt Street
11
Turn right onto North 1st Avenue
29 ft
·
0 sec
·
North 1st Avenue
12
Keep slight right at fork onto North 1st Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Avenue
13
Turn left onto West Adams Street
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Adams Street
14
Turn right onto North 1st Street
408 ft
·
18 sec
·
North 1st Street
15
Turn right onto East Washington Street
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Washington Street
16
Arrive at destination
West Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 18.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West Indian School Road
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North Dysart Road
Turn right onto North Dysart Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
7
18.2 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
18.5 mi into trip
|
~25m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.01 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| premium | $5.59 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
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 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
MST
Current temp
84°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
2 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
29m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Because this route involves zero highway driving, your journey is defined by navigating local intersections and city streets. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of road, as the path remains entirely within urbanized areas. The experience is best described as a straightforward commute that requires your full attention at local turns. Expect a steady, rhythmic pace as you transition from the suburban feel of Litchfield Park into the urban environment of Phoenix.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 mi on Papago Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Papago Freeway and North Dysart Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near West Indian School Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 20.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (West Indian School Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (North Dysart Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: 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 Park, AZ and Phoenix, AZ, road signs point toward 7Th Avenue South, Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus and Cultural/Sport Facilities.
7Th Avenue South
18.5 mi in
|
~25m
Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus
18.5 mi in
|
~25m
Cultural/Sport Facilities
18.5 mi in
|
~25m
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 29m. Total distance: 20.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.3 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 0.8 miles (West Indian School Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (North Dysart Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: 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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