Origin
Marana, AZ
Late night in Marana on Saturday
Local time
3:16 AM
MST
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
102.6 mi
165 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marana, AZ
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Maryvale, AZ
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The drive from Marana, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 102.6 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Swanson Street, North Whitney Lane, West Moore Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.00 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.
Midpoint
51.3 miles from Marana, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 102.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 102.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Marana, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is easy. At 1h 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marana, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Swanson Street | — | — |
| North Whitney Lane | — | — |
| West Moore Road | — | — |
| North Sandario Road | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | — | — |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | — | — |
| Maricopa Freeway | — | — |
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Step-by-step road directions between Marana, AZ and Maryvale, AZ.
Start on North Steele Drive
Turn right onto West Swanson Street
Turn left onto North Whitney Lane
Turn right onto West Moore Road
Turn left onto North Sandario Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Sandario Road
Exit the roundabout onto North Sandario Road
Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Phoenix
Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Continue on Maricopa Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
Continue on Papago Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward 51st Avenue, 59th Avenue
Turn right onto North 51st Avenue
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
Turn right onto North 55th Avenue
Continue on North 55th Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 23 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.3 miles or 57m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maryvale, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Marana, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Marana, AZ
This is one driving day of about 102.6 miles and 1h 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.3 mi from Marana, AZ · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$20.00 one way
$40.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $21.56 | $43.12 |
| premium | $5.57 | $22.48 | $44.97 |
| diesel | $6.37 | $25.71 | $51.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.77 | $4.92 |
| Efficient EV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.98 | $4.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41 | 0 | $14.36 | $6.57 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Marana on Saturday
Local time
3:16 AM
MST
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Maryvale on Saturday
Local time
3:16 AM
MST
Current temp
93°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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