Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sun City West, AZ
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Phoenix, AZ
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If you are traveling from Sun City West to Phoenix, you are looking at a straightforward 31.7-mile journey that typically takes about 43 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Desert Southwest, keeping you in a consistent climate as you move between the two locations. Because the trip is so short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you can easily skip an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $6, it is an affordable way to navigate between these two Arizona hubs. You will rely on local surface streets like North Camino Del Sol and North R H Johnson Boulevard rather than interstate highways, which gives the trip a more localized feel.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avenue | 19.9 mi | 34m |
| North R H Johnson Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North 133rd Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Bell Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Van Buren Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Dysart Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North 1st Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Adams Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sun City West, AZ and Phoenix, AZ.
Start on West Marble Drive
Turn left onto North Camino Del Sol
Turn left onto North 133rd Avenue
Turn left onto North R H Johnson Boulevard
Turn right onto West Bell Road
Turn left onto North Dysart Road
Continue on North Dysart Road
Turn left onto US 60
Continue on Grand Avenue
Turn left onto US 80 Hist
Turn slight right onto North 1st Avenue
Turn left onto West Adams Street
Turn right onto North 1st Street
Turn right onto East Washington Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto North Camino Del Sol
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North 133rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto West Bell Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto North Dysart Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto North 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $5.02 | $10.04 |
| premium | $5.59 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Sun City West on Tuesday
Local time
2:01 AM
MST
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Phoenix on Tuesday
Local time
2:01 AM
MST
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate sprint. Since this route involves zero highway miles, you will navigate primarily through North 133rd Avenue and other local thoroughfares. This setup requires you to stay alert at intersections and manage frequent turns as you transition between the two areas. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road, the drive demands your full attention behind the wheel. It is a practical, utilitarian path that favors navigation through community infrastructure over the open-road experience typical of long-distance highway travel.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Camino Del Sol.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Camino Del Sol): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North 133rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (West Bell Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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