Origin
Camp Verde, AZ
Afternoon in Camp Verde on Sunday
Local time
3:38 PM
MST
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camp Verde, AZ to Maryvale, AZ
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
89.2 mi
144 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camp Verde, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Maryvale, AZ
Mikhail Nilov
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Camp Verde to Maryvale, expect a straightforward journey covering 89.2 miles through the heart of the Desert Southwest. You can comfortably complete this 1 hour and 40 minute drive in a single day, as it is designed for efficiency rather than a multi-day excursion. Budget roughly $18 for fuel to get you from the high desert terrain of Camp Verde into the urban landscape of Maryvale. Since the route stays entirely within Arizona, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the transit. It functions perfectly as a direct transit route, offering a seamless transition between these two points without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
44.6 miles from Camp Verde, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions from open desert stretches to busier metro corridors. You will spend about 36% of your time on highways, utilizing a combination of the Arizona Veterans Highway, the Black Canyon Freeway, and the Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway to navigate the terrain. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on the Arizona Veterans Highway, which accounts for 39.4 miles of the journey. The road character shifts as you progress, starting with more open highway driving before funneling into the denser traffic patterns near your destination. It is a functional, fast-paced drive that requires your full attention as the environment changes from rural stretches to the metropolitan area.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 7 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 84.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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~3m in
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South Access Road
Turn left onto South Access Road
Navigation decision point
7
84.7 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward Camelback Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 203
Toward Camelback Road
5
84.9 mi into trip
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~1h 31m in
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West Camelback Road
Turn right onto West Camelback Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
88.7 mi into trip
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~1h 38m in
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North 55th Avenue
Turn left onto North 55th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 39.4 mi | 39m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 32.1 mi | 35m |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | 5.8 mi | 5m |
| West Camelback Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| North Black Canyon Highway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| South Access Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West General Crook Trail | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North 55th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
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 Maryvale, 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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 17
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on I 17
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on I 17
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 203
Toward Camelback Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
12
Turn right onto West Camelback Road
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
West Camelback Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto North 55th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 55th Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
North 55th Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily breeze through the 1 hour and 40 minute duration in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel levels before leaving Camp Verde, as the $18 cost estimate assumes a steady pace. Given that a significant portion of the drive relies on major thoroughfares like the Black Canyon Freeway, try to avoid peak commuting hours if you want to keep your arrival time predictable. Pack snacks and water in the car so you don't feel pressured to pull over, allowing you to maximize your time on the road.
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 44.6 miles from Camp Verde, AZ, or about 47m 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 80 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.6 miles or 47m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maryvale, 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 89.2 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Camp Verde, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
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 44.6 mi from Camp Verde, AZ · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.6 miles from Camp Verde, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Maryvale, AZ
The final approach into Maryvale, 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 Maryvale, AZ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.75 one way
$35.50 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $18.75 | $37.49 |
| premium | $5.59 | $19.62 | $39.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.82 | $39.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.37 | $4.28 |
| Efficient EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.7 | 0 | $12.49 | $5.71 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Maryvale, AZ
Afternoon in Maryvale on Sunday
Local time
3:38 PM
MST
Current temp
60°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
18 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
1h 40m 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 Maryvale, AZ covers 89.2 miles and takes about 1h 40m 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, Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.6 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 $17.75 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 1h 40m drive. You will face about 7 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 84.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Camp Verde, AZ to Maryvale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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