Origin
Chinle, AZ
Late night in Chinle on Wednesday
Local time
4:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Chinle, AZ to Maryvale, AZ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 36m
Distance
350.3 mi
564 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 24m
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6 AM
6h 36m
8 AM
7h 1m
10 AM
6h 45m
12 PM
6h 42m
3 PM
6h 46m
5 PM
6h 59m
8 PM
6h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chinle, AZ
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Maryvale, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chinle, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 350.3 miles and takes about 6h 36m 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, Purple Heart Trail, Arizona State Highway 264 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $69.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
175.1 miles from Chinle, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 6h 36m drive with frequent turns across 350.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 93 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near US 191 / Chambers-Mexican Water Highway.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 350.3 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 1.9 miles (US 191 / Chambers-Mexican Water Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles (AZ 246): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 210.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.9 mi into trip
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~3m in
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US 191 / Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
At end of road, turn left onto US 191 / Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
32.2 mi into trip
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~48m in
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AZ 246
Enter roundabout onto AZ 246
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
210.4 mi into trip
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~4h 6m in
Take the exit toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flags...
6
210.5 mi into trip
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~4h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
7
345.7 mi into trip
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~6h 26m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chinle, AZ and Maryvale, AZ, road signs point toward Flagstaff and Phoenix.
Flagstaff
210.4 mi in
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~4h 6m
Phoenix
210.5 mi in
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~4h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 93 mi | 1h 33m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 61.2 mi | 1h 2m |
| Arizona State Highway 264 | 56.7 mi | 1h 5m |
| Winslow–Kayenta Highway | 55.5 mi | 1h 4m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 32.1 mi | 35m |
| Chambers-Mexican Water Highway | 30.3 mi | 45m |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | 5.8 mi | 5m |
| AZ 87 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Arizona Veterans Highway
— 93 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chinle, AZ and Maryvale, AZ.
1
Start on 4th Avenue
149 ft
·
11 sec
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4th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
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Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto N7
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Navajo Route 7
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 191
30 mi
·
45 min
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Chambers-Mexican Water Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Enter roundabout onto AZ 246
30 ft
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0 sec
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AZ 246
6
Continue on AZ 246
0.1 mi
·
6 sec
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AZ 246
7
Merge onto AZ 264
57 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
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Arizona State Highway 264
8
Turn left onto AZ 87
17 mi
·
19 min
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Winslow–Kayenta Highway
9
Continue on AZ 87
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
AZ 87
10
Continue on AZ 87
39 mi
·
44 min
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Winslow–Kayenta Highway
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge onto I 40; US 180
61 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
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Purple Heart Trail
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
15
Merge onto I 17; AZ 89A
93 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
16
Continue on I 17
5.8 mi
·
5 min
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Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 17
10 mi
·
10 min
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Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on I 17
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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North Black Canyon Highway
Use the slight right lane.
19
Continue on I 17
22 mi
·
24 min
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Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 203
Toward Camelback Road
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
0.1 mi
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17 sec
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North Black Canyon Highway
22
Turn right onto West Camelback Road
3.7 mi
·
7 min
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West Camelback Road
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto North 55th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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North 55th Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
North 55th Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 175.1 miles from Chinle, AZ, or about 3h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93 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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 175.1 miles or 3h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 28m
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 Chinle, 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 Chinle, AZ
This is one driving day of about 350.3 miles and 6h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chinle, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Arizona Veterans Highway for about 93 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 175.1 mi from Chinle, AZ · 3h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
175 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 175.1 miles from Chinle, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Arizona Veterans Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93 miles.
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
$69.78 one way
$139.57 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
123 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $73.85 | $147.71 |
| premium | $5.59 | $77.11 | $154.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $77.34 | $154.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$95–$120
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 122.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.1 | 1 | $36.78 | $16.81 |
| Efficient EV | 87.6 | 1 | $30.65 | $14.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 140.1 | 1 | $49.04 | $22.42 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in Maryvale on Wednesday
Local time
3:33 AM
MST
Current temp
91°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
57 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
6h 36m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chinle, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 350.3 miles and takes about 6h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arizona Veterans Highway, Purple Heart Trail, Arizona State Highway 264. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 175.1 miles from Chinle, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $69.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 350.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (US 191 / Chambers-Mexican Water Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.2 miles (AZ 246): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 210.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Chinle, AZ and Maryvale, AZ, road signs point toward Flagstaff and Phoenix.
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