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Trip from Maricopa, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 44m

Distance

142.8 mi

230 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 33m ★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 38m

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

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city in the Gila River Valley in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Maricopa, AZ

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town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States

Chino Valley, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Maricopa, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ covers 142.8 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Black Canyon Freeway, AZ 69, Maricopa Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.3 miles on Black Canyon Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.45 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

71.4 miles from Maricopa, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 142.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Maricopa, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ covers 142.8 miles and takes about 2h 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Black Canyon Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 41.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 15.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 142.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 15.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles (US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.4 miles (AZ 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

6
15.9 mi into trip | ~21m in

Turn left toward I 10 West: Phoenix

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
8
30.7 mi into trip | ~38m in | US 60 / Maricopa Freeway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60 / Maricopa Freeway toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff
6
98.4 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | AZ 69

Keep slight right at fork onto AZ 69 toward AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
6
133.5 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in

Take the exit toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley

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

Exit 317 Toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
4
134.5 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in | AZ 89 / Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

Enter roundabout onto AZ 89 / Prescott–Ash Fork Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Maricopa, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Prescott along the way.

Prescott

98.4 mi in | ~1h 52m | via AZ 69

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Black Canyon Freeway 41.3 mi 45m
AZ 69 21.6 mi 25m
Maricopa Freeway 16.2 mi 18m
Arizona Veterans Highway 13.4 mi 13m
Maricopa Road 11.8 mi 13m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway 8.9 mi 9m
Prescott–Ash Fork Highway 8.8 mi 10m
Fain Road 7.6 mi 9m
Longest stretch: Black Canyon Freeway — 41.3 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maricopa, AZ and Chino Valley, AZ.

1

Start on AZ 347

124 ft · 3 sec · North John Wayne Parkway
2

Continue on AZ 347

2.2 mi · 4 min · North John Wayne Parkway
Use the left lane.
3

Continue on AZ 347

12 mi · 13 min · Maricopa Road
4

Continue on AZ 347

1.9 mi · 2 min · West Queen Creek Road
5

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 10

2.3 mi · 2 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
7

Continue on I 10

12 mi · 13 min · Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 60

4.2 mi · 4 min · Maricopa Freeway
Toward I-17 North, US-60 West: Flagstaff Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on I 17; US 60

41 mi · 45 min · Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 17

8.9 mi · 9 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 17

13 mi · 13 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
12

Keep slight right at fork onto AZ 69

22 mi · 25 min · AZ 69
Toward AZ 69 North: Cordes Lakes Rd, Prescott
13

Turn right onto Fain Road

7.6 mi · 9 min · Fain Road
14

Continue on AZ 89A

5.9 mi · 6 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 44 sec
Exit 317 Toward AZ 89: Prescott, Chino Valley
16

Turn right onto AZ 89

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
17

Enter roundabout onto AZ 89

103 ft · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
18

Continue on AZ 89

0.9 mi · 1 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
19

Enter roundabout onto AZ 89

136 ft · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
20

Continue on AZ 89

3.7 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
21

Enter roundabout onto AZ 89

150 ft · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
22

Continue on AZ 89

0.8 mi · 53 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
23

Enter roundabout onto AZ 89

151 ft · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
24

Continue on AZ 89

2.8 mi · 3 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
25

Arrive at destination

AZ 89

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.4 miles from Maricopa, AZ, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.3 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 31 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.4 miles or 1h 23m 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 13m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Maricopa, 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 Maricopa, AZ

This is one driving day of about 142.8 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Maricopa, 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 Black Canyon Freeway for about 41.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 71.4 mi from Maricopa, AZ · 1h 23m into the drive

city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Surprise, AZ

71 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

Phoenix, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Surprise, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.4 miles from Maricopa, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chino Valley, AZ

The final approach into Chino Valley, 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 Chino Valley, AZ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Tuzigoot National Monument

Tuzigoot National Monument

National Monument

Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary ro...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour $10 near mile 123.1
View on nps.gov
Montezuma Castle National Monument

Montezuma Castle National Monument

National Monument

Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour $10 near mile 118.2
View on nps.gov
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

National Monument

An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...

29 mi from route ~74 min detour Free near mile 4.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.45 one way

$56.90 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $30.11 $60.21
premium $5.59 $31.43 $62.87
diesel $5.61 $31.53 $63.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.8 0 $14.99 $6.85
Efficient EV 35.7 0 $12.50 $5.71
EV Truck/SUV 57.1 0 $19.99 $9.14

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Maricopa, AZ

Afternoon in Maricopa on Thursday

Local time

12:38 PM

MST

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chino Valley, AZ

Afternoon in Chino Valley on Thursday

Local time

12:38 PM

MST

Current temp

41°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

16 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

2h 44m 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 Chino Valley, AZ covers 142.8 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Black Canyon Freeway, AZ 69, Maricopa Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.4 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 $28.45 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.
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 142.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 15.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles (US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.4 miles (AZ 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Maricopa, AZ to Chino Valley, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Prescott along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Tuzigoot National Monument, Montezuma Castle National Monument and Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.

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