Origin
Phoenix, AZ
Night in Phoenix on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
MST
Current temp
93°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Phoenix, AZ to Citrus Park, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Phoenix, AZ
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Citrus Park, AZ
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Trip Overview
Phoenix, AZ to Citrus Park, AZ is 28.7 miles and takes about 38 minutes via Papago Freeway, Bob Stump Memorial Parkway, and West Glendale Avenue, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Desert Southwest, making it an easy, one-day excursion. You'll primarily be on highways, so expect a straightforward drive without significant detours. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a day trip where you want to maximize your time at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Papago Freeway | 19 mi | 21m |
| Bob Stump Memorial Parkway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| West Glendale Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North 7th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Citrus Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Washington Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Papago Freeway
— 19 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phoenix, AZ and Citrus Park, AZ.
1
Start on West Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Washington Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn right onto North 7th Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 10
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 124A
Toward AZ 303 Loop North
6
Merge onto AZ 303 Loop
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Bob Stump Memorial Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 109
Toward Glendale Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto West Glendale Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Glendale Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto North Citrus Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Citrus Road
10
Arrive at destination
North Citrus Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 26 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North 7th Avenue
Turn right onto North 7th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m 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.
5
20.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward AZ 303 Loop North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 124A
Toward AZ 303 Loop North
7
26 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Glendale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 109
Toward Glendale Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.72 one way
$11.43 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| premium | $5.59 | $6.32 | $12.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Citrus Park, AZ
Night in Citrus Park on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
MST
Current temp
88°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
5 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
38m 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 heavily highway-focused, with 81% of the journey on freeways. You'll experience a consistent pace, particularly during the longest stretch of 19 miles on the Papago Freeway. The route predominantly follows major parkways and avenues, indicating a well-maintained and direct path. Expect smooth sailing for most of the 38 minutes, with minimal slowdowns unless traffic is unusually heavy.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19 mi on Papago Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Papago Freeway and Bob Stump Memorial Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North 7th Avenue.
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 9 decision points packed into just 28.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (North 7th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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 38m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19 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 Citrus Park, 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 0.5 miles (North 7th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Citrus Park, 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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