Origin
Gila Bend, AZ
Evening in Gila Bend on Sunday
Local time
6:34 PM
MST
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gila Bend, AZ to Maryvale, AZ
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
64.2 mi
103 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gila Bend, AZ
Irina Balashova
Maryvale, AZ
Mikhail Nilov
Trip Overview
The drive from Gila Bend, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Arizona State Highway 85, Papago Freeway, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.1 miles on Arizona State Highway 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.78 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32.1 miles from Gila Bend, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 64.2 miles, with most of the trip on Arizona State Highway 85 and Papago Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.1 miles on Arizona State Highway 85.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Arizona State Highway 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Arizona State Highway 85 and Papago Freeway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near AZ 85 / Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.9 miles (AZ 85 / Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles (I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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AZ 85 / Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
Turn left onto AZ 85 / Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
35 mi into trip
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~44m 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
5
35.7 mi into trip
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~46m in
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I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
59.5 mi into trip
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~1h 12m 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
6
63.7 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
|
West Campbell Avenue
Turn right onto West Campbell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| North 59th Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Pima Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Papago Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Arizona State Highway 85
— 28.1 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gila Bend, AZ and Maryvale, AZ.
1
Start on North Martin Avenue
169 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Martin Avenue
2
Turn left onto I 8 Bus; AZ 85; US 80 Hist
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pima Street
3
Continue on AZ 85
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
Use the none lane.
4
Turn left onto AZ 85
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on AZ 85
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Arizona State Highway 85
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on AZ 85; US 80 Hist
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
Use the none lane.
7
Continue on AZ 85
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Oglesby Road
Use the none lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 10
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 10
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the none lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 137
Toward 67th Avenue, 59th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on West Papago Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Papago Freeway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto North 59th Avenue
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North 59th Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto West Campbell Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Campbell Avenue
Use the none lane.
15
Turn right onto North 55th Avenue
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 55th Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
North 55th Avenue
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.1 miles from Gila Bend, AZ, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.1 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 64.2 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.1 miles or 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 7m
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 Gila Bend, 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 Gila Bend, AZ
This is one driving day of about 64.2 miles and 1h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gila Bend, 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 Arizona State Highway 85 for about 28.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.1 mi from Gila Bend, AZ · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 64.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Gila Bend, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$12.78 one way
$25.55 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
| premium | $5.59 | $14.12 | $28.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.26 | $28.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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
Maryvale, AZ
Evening in Maryvale on Sunday
Local time
6:34 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
28 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
1h 22m 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 Gila Bend, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arizona State Highway 85, Papago Freeway, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.1 miles from Gila Bend, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.78 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.9 miles (AZ 85 / Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.7 miles (I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Gila Bend, AZ to Maryvale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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