Drive Time
4h 6m
Distance
168.1 mi
271 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Photo: Mikhail Nilov
The drive from Cibecue, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 168.1 miles and takes about 4h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 12, Globe-Show Low Highway, East Ash Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.77 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
84.1 miles from Cibecue, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 6m drive with frequent turns across 168.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 12 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Globe-Show Low Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Ash Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Hill Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Broad Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 60 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Live Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Cibecue, AZ and Maryvale, AZ.
Start on West Cibecue Road
Continue on Indian Route 12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Globe-Show Low Highway
Turn right onto East Ash Street
Turn right onto South Hill Street
Turn left onto East Oak Street
Turn right onto North Broad Street
Continue on North Broad Street
Continue on US 60
Continue on West Live Oak Street
Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway
Continue on Superstition Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North
Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
Continue on Papago Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward 51st Avenue, 59th Avenue
Turn right onto North 51st Avenue
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
Turn right onto North 55th Avenue
Continue on North 55th Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.1 miles or 2h 3m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maryvale, AZ than in the middle of the route.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.1 mi from Cibecue, AZ · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 84.1 miles from Cibecue, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$32.77 one way
$65.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $35.33 | $70.65 |
| premium | $5.57 | $36.84 | $73.67 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $42.13 | $84.26 |
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.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.65 | $8.07 |
| Efficient EV | 42 | 0 | $14.71 | $6.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.2 | 0 | $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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Cibecue on Saturday
Local time
6:41 AM
MST
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Maryvale on Saturday
Local time
6:41 AM
MST
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
56°F
Queen Creek, AZ
84 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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