Chino Valley to Maryvale is 106.5 miles and takes about 2 hours 4 minutes via Black Canyon Freeway and Arizona Veterans Highway, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you through the Desert Southwest, offering a mixed drive that's manageable for a single day. You'll experience a blend of highway speeds and potentially more local road conditions as you make your way south. It's a straightforward journey, ideal if you're looking for a relatively quick transit between two points within Arizona.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.3 miles from Chino Valley, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 106.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This 106.5-mile drive offers a mixed experience, with about 30% of the total distance on high-speed highways. You'll primarily navigate portions of the Black Canyon Freeway, Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway, and Arizona Veterans Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.1 miles on the Black Canyon Freeway, allowing for a good period of consistent travel. As you progress, expect the road character to shift, moving from more open highway driving to potentially more varied terrain and road types as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Black Canyon Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 32.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near AZ 89 / Prescott–Ash Fork Highway.
Driving Effort5/10
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 106.5 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: at 2.8 miles (AZ 89 / Prescott–Ash Fork Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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2.8 mi into trip|~3m in|AZ 89 / Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89 / Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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8.9 mi into trip|~10m in
Turn left toward AZ 89A|none
Navigation decision point
Toward AZ 89A|none
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9.2 mi into trip|~11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward AZ 89A
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward AZ 89A
7
102 mi into trip|~1h 54m 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
102.3 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|West Camelback Road
Turn right onto West Camelback Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Black Canyon Freeway
32.1 mi
35m
Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
21.3 mi
26m
Arizona Veterans Highway
16.7 mi
16m
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
8.9 mi
10m
Fain Road
7.2 mi
8m
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
6.3 mi
7m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi
5m
West Camelback Road
3.7 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
Black Canyon Freeway
— 32.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chino Valley, AZ and Maryvale, AZ.
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Start on AZ 89
2.8 mi·3 min·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
2
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
171 ft·2 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3
Continue on AZ 89
0.8 mi·53 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
80 ft·0 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
5
Continue on AZ 89
3.7 mi·4 min·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
6
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
138 ft·2 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
7
Continue on AZ 89
0.9 mi·1 min·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto AZ 89
148 ft·2 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
9
Continue on AZ 89
0.6 mi·49 sec·Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
10
Turn left
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward AZ 89A|none
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward AZ 89A
12
Continue on AZ 89A
6.3 mi·7 min·Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
13
Continue on Fain Road
7.2 mi·8 min·Fain Road
14
Turn left onto AZ 69
21 mi·26 min·Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
15
Merge onto I 17
17 mi·16 min·Arizona Veterans Highway
16
Continue on I 17
5.8 mi·5 min·Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 17
10 mi·10 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on I 17
3.2 mi·3 min·North Black Canyon Highway
Use the slight right lane.
19
Continue on I 17
22 mi·24 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 203Toward Camelback RoadUse the slight right lane.
21
Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
0.1 mi·17 sec·North Black Canyon Highway
22
Turn right onto West Camelback Road
3.7 mi·7 min·West Camelback Road
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto North 55th Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·North 55th Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
North 55th Avenue
Trip Plan
Given this is a 1-day drive of just over 2 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to complete the 106.5-mile journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $21, and it's wise to top off before you leave Chino Valley, especially since there are no designated stops mentioned. The longest stretch is over 32 miles, so plan for a brief stop before or after that segment if you need to stretch your legs.
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 53.3 miles from Chino Valley, AZ, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.1 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 23 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 38m
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 Chino Valley, 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 Chino Valley, AZ
This is one driving day of about 106.5 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Chino Valley, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Black Canyon Freeway for about 32.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.3 mi from Chino Valley, AZ
· 1h 2m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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
~43 min detour
$10
near mile 18.4
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...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
$10
near mile 25.7
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32
0
$11.18
$5.11
Efficient EV
26.6
0
$9.32
$4.26
EV Truck/SUV
42.6
0
$14.91
$6.82
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Chino Valley, AZ
Night
in Chino Valley on Friday
Local time
11:09 PM
MST
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Maryvale, AZ
Night
in Maryvale on Friday
Local time
11:09 PM
MST
Current temp
93°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
52 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 4m 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 Chino Valley, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 106.5 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Black Canyon Freeway, Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway, Arizona Veterans Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.3 miles from Chino Valley, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.22 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 106.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (AZ 89 / Prescott–Ash Fork Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Chino Valley, AZ to Maryvale, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
