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Trip from Camp Verde, AZ to Maricopa, AZ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 20m

Distance

125.5 mi

202 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 11m ★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States

Camp Verde, AZ

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city in the Gila River Valley in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Maricopa, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Camp Verde, AZ to Maricopa, AZ covers 125.5 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Arizona Veterans Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, Maricopa Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.4 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.00 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

62.8 miles from Camp Verde, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 125.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Camp Verde, AZ to Maricopa, AZ covers 125.5 miles and takes about 2h 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Arizona Veterans Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 39.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near AZ 260 / West General Crook Trail.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 20m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (AZ 260 / West General Crook Trail): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (South Access Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~0m in | AZ 260 / West General Crook Trail

At end of road, turn right onto AZ 260 / West General Crook Trail

Navigation decision point

3
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | South Access Road

Turn left onto South Access Road

Navigation decision point

3
3.6 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 17 South

Navigation decision point

Toward I 17 South
7
109.5 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Take the exit toward AZ 347 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 164 Toward AZ 347 South
5
109.8 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | AZ 347 / West Queen Creek Road

Turn right onto AZ 347 / West Queen Creek Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Arizona Veterans Highway 39.4 mi 39m
Black Canyon Freeway 38.4 mi 42m
Maricopa Freeway 16.3 mi 18m
North Maricopa Road 11.8 mi 13m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway 5.8 mi 5m
North Black Canyon Highway 3.2 mi 3m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway 2.2 mi 2m
North John Wayne Parkway 2.2 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Arizona Veterans Highway — 39.4 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Camp Verde, AZ and Maricopa, AZ.

1

Start on South Main Street

0.5 mi · 57 sec · South Main Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto AZ 260

1.3 mi · 2 min · West General Crook Trail
3

Turn left onto South Access Road

1.8 mi · 2 min · South Access Road
4

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 17 South
5

Merge onto I 17

39 mi · 39 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
6

Continue on I 17

5.8 mi · 5 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 17

10 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on I 17

3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on I 17

28 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 17; US 60

16 mi · 18 min · Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 10

2.2 mi · 2 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 164 Toward AZ 347 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn right onto AZ 347

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Queen Creek Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14

Continue on AZ 347

12 mi · 13 min · North Maricopa Road
15

Continue on AZ 347

2.2 mi · 4 min · North John Wayne Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
16

Arrive at destination

AZ 347

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 62.8 miles from Camp Verde, AZ, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 28 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 62.8 miles or 1h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maricopa, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Camp Verde, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Camp Verde, AZ

This is one driving day of about 125.5 miles and 2h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Camp Verde, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Arizona Veterans Highway for about 39.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 62.8 mi from Camp Verde, AZ · 1h 5m into the drive

census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New River, AZ

63 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Cordes Lakes, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New River, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 62.3 miles from Camp Verde, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Maricopa, AZ

The final approach into Maricopa, AZ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Maricopa, AZ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Montezuma Castle National Monument

Montezuma Castle National Monument

National Monument

Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10
Caution: High Levels of Visitation
View on nps.gov
Tuzigoot National Monument

Tuzigoot National Monument

National Monument

Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary ro...

17 mi from route ~41 min detour $10 near mile 4.3
View on nps.gov
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

National Monument

An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...

29 mi from route ~74 min detour Free near mile 121.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.00 one way

$50.00 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $26.46 $52.92
premium $5.59 $27.62 $55.25
diesel $5.61 $27.71 $55.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.7 0 $13.18 $6.02
Efficient EV 31.4 0 $10.98 $5.02
EV Truck/SUV 50.2 0 $17.57 $8.03

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Camp Verde, AZ

Evening in Camp Verde on Friday

Local time

7:17 PM

MST

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maricopa, AZ

Evening in Maricopa on Friday

Local time

7:17 PM

MST

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

12 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

2h 20m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Camp Verde, AZ to Maricopa, AZ covers 125.5 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Arizona Veterans Highway, Black Canyon Freeway, Maricopa Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 62.8 miles from Camp Verde, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 2h 20m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (AZ 260 / West General Crook Trail): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (South Access Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles: Navigation decision point.

The route from Camp Verde, AZ to Maricopa, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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