Origin
Paradise Valley, AZ
Late night in Paradise Valley on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
MST
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paradise Valley, 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
25m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paradise Valley, AZ
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Phoenix, AZ
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Paradise Valley and Phoenix is a brief, efficient journey covering just 14.4 miles. You can expect to spend about 22 minutes on the road, making this an ideal trip to complete in a single day. The route primarily utilizes North Tatum Boulevard, East McDonald Drive, and North 44th Street to navigate the Desert Southwest region. With a fuel budget of roughly $3, this is a highly affordable commute that requires no overnight stays. Because both locations sit within the same desert landscape, you will experience a consistent environment throughout the transit. It is a straightforward, practical connection that functions perfectly for quick errands or local travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 32nd Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North 44th Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Lincoln Drive | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Indian School Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North 7th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Papago Freeway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| East McDonald Drive | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Red Mountain Freeway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North 32nd Street
— 2.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paradise Valley, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.
1
Start on East Lincoln Drive
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East Lincoln Drive
2
Turn left onto North Tatum Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Tatum Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on East McDonald Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East McDonald Drive
4
Continue on North 44th Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North 44th Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto East Indian School Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Indian School Road
6
Turn left onto North 32nd Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North 32nd Street
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward AZ 202 Loop West
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
Red Mountain Freeway
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 West
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 10
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Papago Freeway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 145A
Toward 7th Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward 7th Street South, Downtown Cultural/Sports Facilitles
Use the left lane.
13
Turn straight onto North 7th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North 7th Street
14
Turn right onto East Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
15
Arrive at destination
West Washington Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
North 32nd Street
Turn left onto North 32nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward AZ 202 Loop West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward AZ 202 Loop West
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 10 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 10 West
7
11.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward 7th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 145A
Toward 7th Street
9
11.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 7th Street South, Downtown Cultural/Sports Facilitles
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward 7th Street South, Downtown Cultural/Spor...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.63 one way
$5.26 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
| premium | $5.59 | $2.91 | $5.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 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 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Phoenix, AZ
Late night in Phoenix on Sunday
Local time
12:48 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
6 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
25m 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 14.4-mile journey is defined as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. You will not encounter any highway stretches on this route, as the entire path consists of local surface roads. Navigating through the suburban landscape requires your full attention as you transition between Tatum Boulevard, McDonald Drive, and 44th Street. Because of the frequent turns and urban layout, there is no long, uninterrupted stretch to settle into. Expect a steady, hands-on driving experience that demands constant awareness of your surroundings as you move through the heart of the region.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on North 32nd Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in near North 32nd Street.
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 10 decision points packed into just 13.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles (North 32nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 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 Paradise Valley, AZ and Phoenix, AZ, road signs point toward 7Th Street South and Cultural/Sports Facilitles.
7Th Street South
11.6 mi in
|
~20m
Cultural/Sports Facilitles
11.6 mi in
|
~20m
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 25m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on North 32nd Street. 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 6.4 miles (North 32nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 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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