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Trip from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Maryvale, AZ

Drive Time

3h 12m

Distance

167.7 mi

270 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 0m ★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 5m

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

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Downtown Fortuna Foothills, AZ, AZ

Fortuna Foothills, AZ

Brent Singleton

Downtown Maryvale, AZ, AZ

Maryvale, AZ

Mikhail Nilov

Trip Overview

The drive from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 167.7 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Blue Star Memorial Highway, Arizona State Highway 85, Papago Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.7 miles on Blue Star Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.37 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

83.9 miles from Fortuna Foothills, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 12m drive with frequent turns across 167.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Blue Star Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 99.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 40th Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 167.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (East 40th Street): Navigation decision point; at 101.2 miles (I 8 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.4 miles (AZ 85 / Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 40th Street

At end of road, turn left onto East 40th Street

Navigation decision point

5
101.2 mi into trip | ~1h 45m in | I 8 Business

Take the exit onto I 8 Business toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo

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

Toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo
5
105.4 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | AZ 85 / Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

Turn left onto AZ 85 / Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
138.5 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: Phoenix

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
8
163 mi into trip | ~3h 2m in

Take the exit toward 67th 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 137 Toward 67th Avenue, 59th Avenue

Towns Along This Route

Between Fortuna Foothills, AZ and Maryvale, AZ, road signs point toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo and Gilda Bend.

85: Phoenix

101.2 mi in | ~1h 45m | via I 8 Business

Ajo

101.2 mi in | ~1h 45m | via I 8 Business

Gilda Bend

101.4 mi in | ~1h 46m | via I 8 Bus; US 80 Hist

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Blue Star Memorial Highway 99.7 mi 1h 42m
Arizona State Highway 85 28.1 mi 32m
Papago Freeway 12.1 mi 13m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway 11.7 mi 12m
South Oglesby Road 3.7 mi 5m
East Pima Street 3.3 mi 6m
North 59th Avenue 2.8 mi 5m
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Blue Star Memorial Highway — 99.7 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Sheryl Drive

0.1 mi · 31 sec · South Sheryl Drive
2

At end of road, turn left onto East 40th Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · East 40th Street
3

Turn left onto South Foothills Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Foothills Boulevard
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
5

Merge onto I 8

100 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
6

Take the exit onto I 8 Business

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 8 Business
Toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo
7

Continue on I 8 Bus; US 80 Hist

3.3 mi · 6 min · East Pima Street
Toward AZ-85: Phoenix, Gilda Bend
8

Continue on AZ 85

0.7 mi · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
9

Turn left onto AZ 85

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on AZ 85

28 mi · 32 min · Arizona State Highway 85
11

Continue on AZ 85; US 80 Hist

1.0 mi · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
12

Continue on AZ 85

3.7 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto I 10

12 mi · 12 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 10

12 mi · 13 min · Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Exit 137 Toward 67th Avenue, 59th Avenue Use the slight right lane.
17

Continue on West Papago Freeway

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Papago Freeway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18

Turn left onto North 59th Avenue

2.8 mi · 5 min · North 59th Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
19

Turn right onto West Campbell Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Campbell Avenue
20

Turn right onto North 55th Avenue

79 ft · 2 sec · North 55th Avenue
21

Arrive at destination

North 55th Avenue

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 83.9 miles from Fortuna Foothills, AZ, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.7 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 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 83.9 miles or 1h 27m 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 33m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Fortuna Foothills, 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 Fortuna Foothills, AZ

This is one driving day of about 167.7 miles and 3h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fortuna Foothills, 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 Blue Star Memorial Highway for about 99.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 83.9 mi from Fortuna Foothills, AZ · 1h 27m into the drive

Downtown Buckeye, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Buckeye, 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.

Popular next leg

Buckeye, AZ to Maryvale, AZ

31.8 mi · 44m

Pacing Suggestions

Buckeye, AZ

Fuel and coffee

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

Buckeye, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.9 miles from Fortuna Foothills, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Blue Star Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.7 miles.

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

$33.37 one way

$66.75 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $35.24 $70.49
premium $5.59 $36.89 $73.77
diesel $5.64 $37.26 $74.51

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: 58.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.3 0 $17.61 $8.05
Efficient EV 41.9 0 $14.67 $6.71
EV Truck/SUV 67.1 0 $23.48 $10.73

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 6 hours ago

Origin

Fortuna Foothills, AZ

Afternoon in Fortuna Foothills on Monday

Local time

1:30 PM

MST

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

WNW 5 to 15 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 7:45PM MST until April 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Destination

Maryvale, AZ

Afternoon in Maryvale on Monday

Local time

1:30 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

18 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 12m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 167.7 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Blue Star Memorial Highway, Arizona State Highway 85, Papago Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.9 miles from Fortuna Foothills, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.37 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 167.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 40th Street): Navigation decision point; at 101.2 miles (I 8 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.4 miles (AZ 85 / Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Fortuna Foothills, AZ and Maryvale, AZ, road signs point toward 85: Phoenix, Ajo and Gilda Bend.

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