Origin
Maricopa, AZ
Late night in Maricopa on Friday
Local time
5:42 AM
MST
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maricopa, AZ to Buckeye, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
85.5 mi
138 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maricopa, AZ
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Buckeye, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Maricopa, AZ to Buckeye, AZ covers 85.5 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North John Wayne Parkway, Maricopa Road, West Queen Creek Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 85.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 85.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North John Wayne Parkway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Maricopa, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Maricopa, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North John Wayne Parkway | — | — |
| Maricopa Road | — | — |
| West Queen Creek Road | — | — |
| I 10 West | — | — |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | — | — |
| Maricopa Freeway | — | — |
| Papago Freeway | — | — |
| Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North John Wayne Parkway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maricopa, AZ and Buckeye, AZ.
1
Start on North John Wayne Parkway
125 ft
·
4 sec
·
North John Wayne Parkway
2
Continue on North John Wayne Parkway
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North John Wayne Parkway
3
Continue on Maricopa Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maricopa Road
4
Continue on West Queen Creek Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Queen Creek Road
5
Turn left onto I 10 West: Phoenix
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 10 West: Phoenix
6
Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
7
Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Papago Freeway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Papago Freeway
10
Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
11
Continue on Papago Freeway
20 mi
·
22 min
·
Papago Freeway
12
Continue on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward Buckeye
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Buckeye
14
Continue on South Miller Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Miller Road
15
Continue on North 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1st Street
16
Turn left onto East Monroe Avenue
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Monroe Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.8 mi from Maricopa, AZ · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.8 miles from Maricopa, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Buckeye, AZ
The final approach into Buckeye, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.03 one way
$34.07 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $18.03 | $36.05 |
| premium | $5.59 | $18.82 | $37.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.88 | $37.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$17
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.98 | $4.10 |
| Efficient EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.97 | $5.47 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Buckeye, AZ
Late night in Buckeye on Friday
Local time
5:42 AM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
32 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 24m 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 Maricopa, AZ to Buckeye, AZ covers 85.5 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North John Wayne Parkway, Maricopa Road, West Queen Creek Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.8 miles from Maricopa, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.03 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.
The drive from Maricopa, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is easy. At 1h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Maricopa, AZ to Buckeye, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Maricopa, AZ to Buckeye, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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