Origin
Douglas, AZ
Afternoon in Douglas on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
MST
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Douglas, AZ to Maricopa, AZ
Drive Time
3h 37m
Distance
209.2 mi
337 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 25m
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6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 46m
12 PM
3h 43m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 1m
8 PM
3h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Douglas, AZ
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Maricopa, AZ
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Douglas, AZ to Maricopa, AZ covers 209.2 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on G Avenue, 16th Street, Old Douglas Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
104.6 miles from Douglas, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 37m drive with frequent turns across 209.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
G Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 37m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Douglas, AZ to Maricopa, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| G Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 16th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Douglas Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 80 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Huachuca Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Huachuca Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
G Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglas, AZ and Maricopa, AZ.
1
Start on East 10th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 10th Street
2
Turn right onto G Avenue
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
G Avenue
3
Continue on 16th Street
22 mi
·
27 min
·
16th Street
4
Turn right onto Old Douglas Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Douglas Road
5
Merge right
10 mi
·
15 min
6
Turn left onto Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
7
Continue on State Route 90
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 90
8
Continue on Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway
9
Turn right onto State Route 90 Bypass
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 90 Bypass
10
Continue on State Route 90
3.0 mi
·
3 min
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State Route 90
11
Continue on South Huachuca Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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South Huachuca Boulevard
12
Continue on State Route 90
12 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 90
13
Continue on Huachuca Boulevard
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Huachuca Boulevard
14
Continue on South State Highway 90
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Highway 90
15
Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
16
Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
41 mi
·
43 min
·
Tucson-Benson Highway
17
Continue on South Freeway
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
South Freeway
18
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
51 mi
·
51 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 8 West: San Diego
21
Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route
17 mi
·
16 min
·
Phoenix Bypass Route
22
Take the exit slight right toward Stanfield
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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Stanfield
23
Turn right onto Stanfield Road
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Stanfield Road
24
Turn left onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
25
Continue on Arizona Drive
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Arizona Drive
26
Continue on Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
27
Turn right onto South John Wayne Parkway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
South John Wayne Parkway
28
Continue on North John Wayne Parkway
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
North John Wayne Parkway
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 104.6 miles from Douglas, AZ, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.6 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maricopa, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Douglas, 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 Douglas, AZ
This is one driving day of about 209.2 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Douglas, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 104.6 mi from Douglas, AZ · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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 104.6 miles from Douglas, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Maricopa, AZ
The final approach into Maricopa, 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 Maricopa, 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
$41.63 one way
$83.27 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $43.96 | $87.93 |
| premium | $5.59 | $46.02 | $92.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $46.48 | $92.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.8 | 0 | $21.97 | $10.04 |
| Efficient EV | 52.3 | 0 | $18.30 | $8.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.7 | 1 | $29.29 | $13.39 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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
Maricopa, AZ
Afternoon in Maricopa on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
MST
Current temp
54°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
10 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
3h 37m 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 Douglas, AZ to Maricopa, AZ covers 209.2 miles and takes about 3h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are G Avenue, 16th Street, Old Douglas Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 104.6 miles from Douglas, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.63 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 37m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Douglas, AZ to Maricopa, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Douglas, AZ to Maricopa, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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