Drive or Fly: Dudleyville, AZ to Maricopa, AZ?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for AZA–PHX. At 110 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 40m

Distance

110.7 mi

Total Cost

$59

CO2

45 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$24

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 12m

9m in the air

Air Distance

74 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

19 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dudleyville, AZ → AZA 84m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 9m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

PHX → Maricopa, AZ 39m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Dudleyville, AZ AZA — Mesa Gateway Airport 56 mi, ~84m drive

Maricopa, AZ PHX — Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 26 mi, ~39m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between AZA and PHX. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 26m

1h 17m on rail

Total Cost

$17

CO2

5 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dudleyville, AZ → Tucson Amtrak Station 79m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 77m

Arrival 10m

Maricopa → Maricopa, AZ 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Tucson Amtrak Station 53 mi, ~79m drive

To Maricopa 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 5 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 2m

2h 15m on road

Total Cost

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US1030s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dudleyville, AZ → Peridot (Apache Burger Travel Ctr) (PIP6) 43m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 135m

Arrival 10m

Mesa Bus Stop (MES6) → Maricopa, AZ 39m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From PIP6 — Peridot (Apache Burger Travel Ctr) 29 mi, ~43m drive

To MES6 — Mesa Bus Stop 26 mi, ~39m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 40m	4h 12m	3h 26m	4h 2m
Total cost (1 person)	$59	$123	$17	$9
Carbon footprint	45 kg CO₂	19 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

110.7 mi 2h 39m

via US 60, AZ 177, AZ 202 Loop

Alternative (+18 min)

136.3 mi 2h 58m

via AZ 77, I 10, East Park Link Drive

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Dudleyville, AZ to Maricopa, AZ with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.