Trip from Dudleyville, AZ to Maricopa, AZ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 39m

Distance

110.7 mi

178 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 29m ★

6 AM

2h 40m

8 AM

3h 1m

10 AM

2h 47m

12 PM

2h 45m

3 PM

2h 48m

5 PM

3h 0m

8 PM

2h 33m

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

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Dudleyville, AZ

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city in the Gila River Valley in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Maricopa, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dudleyville, AZ to Maricopa, AZ covers 110.7 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Phoenix–Globe Highway, Winkelman-Superior Highway, Santan Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.3 miles on Phoenix–Globe Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.05 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

55.4 miles from Dudleyville, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 110.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 39m 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

The drive from Dudleyville, AZ to Maricopa, AZ covers 110.7 miles and takes about 2h 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Phoenix–Globe Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.3 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 110.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 miles (AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway): Navigation decision point; at 33.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 69 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

1 mi into trip | ~4m in | AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway

At end of road, turn left onto AZ 77 / Tucson-Globe Highway

Navigation decision point

33.7 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the ramp toward US-60 West

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward US-60 West

69 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Take the exit toward AZ 202 Loop

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 190A Toward AZ 202 Loop

69.6 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in

Keep slight left at fork toward AZ 202 Loop South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward AZ 202 Loop South

88.7 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Take the exit toward Dobson Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 49 Toward Dobson Road

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Phoenix–Globe Highway	27.3 mi	33m
Winkelman-Superior Highway	23.1 mi	40m
Santan Freeway	18.1 mi	20m
North Maricopa Road	11.8 mi	13m
Superstition Freeway	7.9 mi	9m
West Queen Creek Road	5.8 mi	8m
North Highway 177	5.2 mi	9m
Ray Road	2.4 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Phoenix–Globe Highway — 27.3 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dudleyville, AZ and Maricopa, AZ.

Start on North Camino Rio

0.3 mi · 1 min · North Camino Rio

Turn left

0.7 mi · 2 min

At end of road, turn left onto AZ 77

1.1 mi · 1 min · Tucson-Globe Highway

Turn left onto AZ 177

0.3 mi · 34 sec · 2nd Street

Use the left lane.

Continue on AZ 177

1.2 mi · 2 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway

Continue on AZ 177

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Morris Road

Continue on AZ 177

18 mi · 31 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway

Continue on AZ 177

5.2 mi · 9 min · North Highway 177

Continue on AZ 177

4.1 mi · 7 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway

Continue on AZ 177

2.4 mi · 4 min · Ray Road

Continue on AZ 177

0.2 mi · 25 sec · South Magma Avenue

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward US-60 West

Merge onto US 60

27 mi · 33 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist

7.9 mi · 9 min · Superstition Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 190A Toward AZ 202 Loop Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min

Toward AZ 202 Loop South Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto AZ 202 Loop

18 mi · 20 min · Santan Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Exit 49 Toward Dobson Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto South Dobson Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · South Dobson Road

Use the left / right lanes.

Turn right onto West Queen Creek Road

5.8 mi · 8 min · West Queen Creek Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on AZ 347

12 mi · 13 min · North Maricopa Road

Continue on AZ 347

2.2 mi · 4 min · North John Wayne Parkway

Use the left / straight lanes.

Arrive at destination

AZ 347

Trip Plan

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.

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

The halfway point lands around 55.4 miles from Dudleyville, AZ, or about 1h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.3 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 24 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.4 miles or 1h 28m 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 12m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Dudleyville, 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 Dudleyville, AZ

This is one driving day of about 110.7 miles and 2h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Dudleyville, 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 Phoenix–Globe Highway for about 27.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.4 mi from Dudleyville, AZ · 1h 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Gold Camp, AZ

55 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.

Popular next leg

Gold Camp, AZ to Maricopa, AZ

69.3 mi · 1h 37m

Pacing Suggestions

Superior, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gold Camp, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.4 miles from Dudleyville, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

National Monument

An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...

21 mi from route ~54 min detour Free near mile 49.6

View on nps.gov

Tonto National Monument

National Monument

Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour $10 near mile 34.4

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.05 one way

$44.11 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$23.34	$46.68
premium	$5.59	$24.37	$48.73
diesel	$5.61	$24.44	$48.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.2	$11.62	$5.31
Efficient EV	27.7	$9.69	$4.43
EV Truck/SUV	44.3	$15.50	$7.08

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Dudleyville, AZ

Morning in Dudleyville on Thursday

Local time

11:52 AM

MST

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maricopa, AZ

Morning in Maricopa on Thursday

Local time

11:52 AM

MST

Current temp

57°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

5 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 39m 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 Dudleyville, AZ to Maricopa, AZ covers 110.7 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Phoenix–Globe Highway, Winkelman-Superior Highway, Santan Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 55.4 miles from Dudleyville, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.05 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Dudleyville, AZ to Maricopa, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Tonto National Monument.

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