Origin
Holbrook, AZ
Evening in Holbrook on Sunday
Local time
5:52 PM
MST
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Holbrook, AZ to Maryvale, AZ
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
230.7 mi
371 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 50m
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6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 14m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Holbrook, AZ
Abhishek Navlakha
Maryvale, AZ
Mikhail Nilov
Trip Overview
Spanning 230.7 miles across the Desert Southwest, your journey from Holbrook to Maryvale is a straightforward trip that takes approximately 4 hours and 3 minutes. Because the drive is relatively efficient, it is well-suited as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $46 on fuel for the trek, so be sure to factor that into your travel budget. The route transitions across the Arizona landscape, moving from the Holbrook area through to the Maryvale destination. Given the manageable duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time to best fit your personal schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
115.4 miles from Holbrook, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a simple highway cruise. While you will spend 14% of your time on highways, the path relies on a mix of major thoroughfares like the Arizona Veterans Highway, the Purple Heart Trail, and the Black Canyon Freeway. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 93 miles on the Arizona Veterans Highway, which offers a brief period of consistent driving. Navigating the tighter turns requires more focus than a standard interstate trek, making the drive feel more engaged and less like a monotonous grind. Prepare for shifting road conditions as you transition between these key arterial routes.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Arizona Veterans Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 93 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 90.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 230.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 90.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 226.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
90.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flags...
6
91 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
7
226.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 53m in
Take the exit toward Camelback Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 203
Toward Camelback Road
5
226.5 mi into trip
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~3h 54m in
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West Camelback Road
Turn right onto West Camelback Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
230.2 mi into trip
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~4h 1m in
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North 55th Avenue
Turn left onto North 55th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Holbrook, AZ and Maryvale, AZ, road signs point toward Flagstaff and Phoenix.
Flagstaff
90.8 mi in
|
~1h 33m
Phoenix
91 mi in
|
~1h 33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 93 mi | 1h 33m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 88.6 mi | 1h 29m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 32.1 mi | 35m |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | 5.8 mi | 5m |
| West Camelback Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| North Black Canyon Highway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| West Hopi Drive | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North 55th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Arizona Veterans Highway
— 93 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holbrook, AZ and Maryvale, AZ.
1
Start on I 40 Bus; AZ 77; US 66 Hist
244 ft
·
10 sec
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North Navajo Boulevard
2
Turn right onto US 180; I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Hopi Drive
3
Take the ramp onto US 180; I 40 Bus; US 66 Hist
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Holbrook-Springerville Highway
4
Merge onto I 40; US 180
89 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix
7
Merge onto I 17; AZ 89A
93 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
8
Continue on I 17
5.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 17
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on I 17
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on I 17
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 203
Toward Camelback Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
14
Turn right onto West Camelback Road
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
West Camelback Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto North 55th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 55th Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
North 55th Avenue
Trip Plan
Planning for this trip is simple since you only need to account for one planned stop along the way. To make the most of your 4-hour and 3-minute drive, try to depart early in the morning to avoid the heaviest traffic patterns near your destination. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the initial 93-mile stretch on the Arizona Veterans Highway to ensure you don't run low before reaching your planned service stop. Because this is a turn-heavy route, staying alert through the local sections is just as important as maintaining a steady speed on the freeway segments. Taking advantage of that single break is the best way to stay refreshed before arriving in Maryvale.
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 115.4 miles from Holbrook, AZ, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93 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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.4 miles or 1h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 13m
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 Holbrook, 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 Holbrook, AZ
This is one driving day of about 230.7 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Holbrook, 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 Arizona Veterans Highway for about 93 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 115.4 mi from Holbrook, AZ · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
115 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 115.4 miles from Holbrook, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Arizona Veterans Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93 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
$45.91 one way
$91.83 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $48.48 | $96.97 |
| premium | $5.59 | $50.74 | $101.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.25 | $102.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 69.2 | 0 | $24.22 | $11.07 |
| Efficient EV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.19 | $9.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.3 | 1 | $32.30 | $14.76 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
5:52 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
24 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
4h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Holbrook, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 230.7 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arizona Veterans Highway, Purple Heart Trail, Black Canyon Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.4 miles from Holbrook, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.91 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 230.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 90.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 226.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Holbrook, AZ and Maryvale, AZ, road signs point toward Flagstaff and Phoenix.
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