Origin
Eloy, AZ
Afternoon in Eloy on Sunday
Local time
4:07 PM
MST
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eloy, AZ to Maricopa, AZ
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
50 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
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6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eloy, AZ
András Nyemczovszky
Maricopa, AZ
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Traveling between Eloy and Maricopa is a quick, straightforward journey through the Desert Southwest that covers 50 miles in about 1 hour and 2 minutes. Because this is a short trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $10 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. You will primarily navigate via the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, the Phoenix Bypass Route, and the South John Wayne Parkway. Since both cities are located within the same region, the drive maintains a consistent desert landscape throughout. This route is ideal for travelers looking for a no-fuss connection between these two Arizona hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
25 miles from Eloy, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you transition between these desert communities. While about 27% of your travel occurs on highways, the remainder of the route requires more active navigation through local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch lasts 16.8 miles while on the Phoenix Bypass Route, offering a brief period of steady driving. The character of the road shifts frequently, requiring you to remain alert as you move from highway speeds to local traffic patterns. It is not a monotonous interstate slog, but rather a series of connected segments that keep the driving experience engaging.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phoenix Bypass Route is the longest continuous segment at about 16.8 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward 10 West: Phoenix
Navigation decision point
Toward 10 West: Phoenix
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Merge onto I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 8 West: San Diego
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 199
Toward I 8 West: San Diego
5
27.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Stanfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 161
Toward Stanfield
6
36.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
AZ 347 / South John Wayne Parkway
Turn right onto AZ 347 / South John Wayne Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Eloy, AZ to Maricopa, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Stanfield along the way.
Stanfield
27.6 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Bypass Route | 16.8 mi | 16m |
| South John Wayne Parkway | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 8.6 mi | 8m |
| Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Stanfield Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| South Sunshine Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North John Wayne Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Arizona Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phoenix Bypass Route
— 16.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eloy, AZ and Maricopa, AZ.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Frontier Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Frontier Street
Use the none lane.
3
Turn right onto South Sunshine Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sunshine Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward 10 West: Phoenix
5
Merge onto I 10
8.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 199
Toward I 8 West: San Diego
7
Continue on I 8
17 mi
·
16 min
·
Phoenix Bypass Route
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 161
Toward Stanfield
9
Turn right onto BIA 42
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Stanfield Road
10
Turn left onto AZ 84
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
11
Continue on AZ 84
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Arizona Drive
12
Continue on AZ 84
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
13
Turn right onto AZ 347
13 mi
·
15 min
·
South John Wayne Parkway
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on AZ 347
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
North John Wayne Parkway
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
AZ 347
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 50-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to leave whenever it best suits your plans. With zero scheduled stops required, you can power through the hour-long trip at your own pace without needing to worry about complex logistics. Keep in mind that the route's turn-heavy nature means you should stay attentive to signage, particularly when exiting the highway portions. Given the $10 fuel estimate, topping off your tank before you leave Eloy is a smart, simple way to ensure you reach Maricopa without any mid-drive stress. Use this efficiency to your advantage by planning your departure around local traffic patterns to ensure the smoothest transit possible.
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 25 miles from Eloy, AZ, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.8 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 50 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 25 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
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 Eloy, 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 Eloy, AZ
This is one driving day of about 50 miles and 1h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Eloy, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Phoenix Bypass Route for about 16.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25 mi from Eloy, AZ · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Eloy, 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
$9.95 one way
$19.90 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $10.51 | $21.02 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.00 | $22.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.11 | $22.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
4:07 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
3 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
1h 2m 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 Eloy, AZ to Maricopa, AZ covers 50 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phoenix Bypass Route, South John Wayne Parkway, Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25 miles from Eloy, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.95 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 is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Eloy, AZ to Maricopa, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Stanfield along the way.
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