Trip from Cibecue, AZ to Maryvale, AZ

Drive Time

4h 6m

Distance

168.1 mi

271 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 54m ★

6 AM

4h 7m

8 AM

4h 33m

10 AM

4h 16m

12 PM

4h 13m

3 PM

4h 17m

5 PM

4h 32m

8 PM

3h 59m

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

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Maryvale, AZ

Mikhail Nilov

Trip Overview

Spanning 168.1 miles across the heart of the Desert Southwest, this journey from Cibecue to Maryvale is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 4 hours and 6 minutes. You can easily manage this drive in a single day, making it an efficient way to transition between these two Arizona locations. Budgeting around $33 for fuel will cover your transit costs, which is quite reasonable for a trip of this length. Since the entire route remains within the same region, you won't need to worry about major shifts in climate or terrain. It is a practical route for travelers who prefer a direct connection without the need for an overnight stay.

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

84.1 miles from Cibecue, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience that shifts as you navigate away from Cibecue toward the Phoenix metro area. You will spend roughly 34% of your time on major highways, primarily utilizing the Globe-Show Low Highway, the Phoenix–Globe Highway, and the Superstition Freeway. The most significant portion of your journey involves a 56.1-mile uninterrupted stretch along the Globe-Show Low Highway, which demands steady focus. Because the route combines slower, more technical local road segments with faster freeway travel, you should be prepared for varying traffic speeds. This blend of road types keeps the drive engaging without becoming overly monotonous.

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.

Globe-Show Low Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 56.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 149.1 miles in near US 60.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 168.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 149.1 miles (US 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 149.6 miles (I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.5 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

149.1 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in | US 60

Keep slight left at fork onto US 60 toward I 10 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Toward I 10 North

149.6 mi into trip | ~3h 41m in | I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway

Merge onto I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

154.5 mi into trip | ~3h 47m in | I 10 / Papago Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / slight left lanes.

156.5 mi into trip | ~3h 49m in | I 10 / Papago Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

164.5 mi into trip | ~3h 59m in

Take the exit toward 51st Avenue, 59th Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 139 Toward 51st Avenue, 59th Avenue

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Globe-Show Low Highway	56.1 mi	1h 3m
Phoenix–Globe Highway	42.9 mi	55m
Superstition Freeway	27.1 mi	31m
Indian Route 12	11 mi	42m
Papago Freeway	9.5 mi	10m
Maricopa Freeway	4.9 mi	5m
US 60	4.5 mi	8m
West Cibecue Road	2.6 mi	10m

Longest stretch: Globe-Show Low Highway — 56.1 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cibecue, AZ and Maryvale, AZ.

Start on West Cibecue Road

2.6 mi · 10 min · West Cibecue Road

Continue on Indian Route 12

11 mi · 42 min · Indian Route 12

At end of road, turn right onto US 60; AZ 77

56 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Globe-Show Low Highway

Turn right onto US 60

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street

Turn right onto South Hill Street

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Hill Street

Turn left onto East Oak Street

366 ft · 11 sec · East Oak Street

Turn right onto North Broad Street

0.5 mi · 53 sec · North Broad Street

Continue on US 60

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

Continue on US 60

4.0 mi · 7 min · US 60

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 60

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Live Oak Street

Continue on US 60

43 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist

27 mi · 31 min · Superstition Freeway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 60

0.6 mi · 38 sec · US 60

Toward I 10 North Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 10; US 60

4.9 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

2.0 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none / slight left lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

Continue on I 10

4.9 mi · 5 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Exit 139 Toward 51st Avenue, 59th Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto North 51st Avenue

2.2 mi · 3 min · North 51st Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto West Indian School Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Indian School Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto North 55th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 55th Avenue

Continue on North 55th Avenue

169 ft · 16 sec · North 55th Avenue

Arrive at destination

North 55th Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour duration, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and ensure you stay alert behind the wheel. Since this is a single-day trip, departing early in the morning allows you to avoid the heaviest traffic periods often found when approaching the Phoenix area. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Cibecue, as the longest stretch of 56.1 miles will consume a significant portion of your tank. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so use your single stop strategically to break up the drive halfway. Always double-check your route through the Globe-Show Low Highway corridor before heading out to ensure you are comfortable with the current road conditions.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 84.1 miles from Cibecue, AZ, or about 2h 20m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.1 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 80 miles or 2h 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.1 miles or 2h 20m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 28m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Cibecue, AZ

This is one driving day of about 168.1 miles and 4h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cibecue, 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 Globe-Show Low Highway for about 56.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84.1 mi from Cibecue, AZ · 2h 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Queen Creek, AZ

84 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

Queen Creek, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Queen Creek, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.1 miles from Cibecue, 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

$33.45 one way

$66.91 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$35.33	$70.65
premium	$5.59	$36.98	$73.95
diesel	$5.64	$37.35	$74.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50.4	$17.65	$8.07
Efficient EV	42	$14.71	$6.72
EV Truck/SUV	67.2	$23.53	$10.76

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Cibecue, AZ

Evening in Cibecue on Sunday

Local time

5:51 PM

MST

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maryvale, AZ

Evening in Maryvale on Sunday

Local time

5:51 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

19 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

4h 6m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cibecue, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 168.1 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Globe-Show Low Highway, Phoenix–Globe Highway, Superstition Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 84.1 miles from Cibecue, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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.