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Trip from Maricopa, AZ to Dudleyville, AZ

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

110.5 mi

178 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 28m ★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m

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

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

Maricopa, AZ

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Downtown Dudleyville, AZ, AZ

Dudleyville, AZ

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Trip Overview

This 110.5-mile journey from Maricopa, AZ, to Dudleyville, AZ, is a manageable 2 hour and 38 minute drive, making it an ideal day trip within Arizona's Desert Southwest region. The route primarily utilizes the Phoenix–Globe Highway and the Winkelman-Superior Highway, with a portion on the Santan Freeway, offering a 31% highway experience. Expect a fuel cost of around $22 for this trip. The drive presents a mixed landscape, suitable for a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stop, allowing you to focus on reaching your destination efficiently.

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

55.3 miles from Maricopa, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Your drive will feature a blend of road types, with 31% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a longest continuous stretch of 27.3 miles along the Phoenix–Globe Highway, providing a solid segment of uninterrupted travel. The 'Mixed drive' profile suggests a varied experience, likely transitioning between faster highway sections and potentially more winding or local road segments as you progress toward Dudleyville. This route avoids being a monotonous interstate cruise, offering a more dynamic feel behind the wheel.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phoenix–Globe Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.3 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 21.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 110.5 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 21.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles (AZ 202 Loop / Santan Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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
21.6 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the ramp toward AZ 202 Loop East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward AZ 202 Loop East
5
22 mi into trip | ~31m in | AZ 202 Loop / Santan Freeway

Merge onto AZ 202 Loop / Santan Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
40.3 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward US 60 East: Globe

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 30A Toward US 60 East: Globe
5
41.3 mi into trip | ~54m in | US 60 / Superstition Freeway

Merge onto US 60 / Superstition Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
76.7 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the exit toward Kearny, Winkelman

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

Toward Kearny, Winkelman

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Maricopa, AZ and Dudleyville, AZ, road signs point toward Kearny and Winkelman.

Kearny

76.7 mi in | ~1h 37m

Winkelman

76.7 mi in | ~1h 37m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Phoenix–Globe Highway 27.3 mi 33m
Winkelman-Superior Highway 23.1 mi 40m
Santan Freeway 18.3 mi 21m
Maricopa Road 11.8 mi 13m
Superstition Freeway 8 mi 9m
West Queen Creek Road 5.7 mi 8m
North Highway 177 5.2 mi 9m
Ray Road 2.4 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Phoenix–Globe Highway — 27.3 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maricopa, AZ and Dudleyville, 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

5.7 mi · 8 min · West Queen Creek Road
Use the left lane.
5

Turn left onto South Dobson Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Dobson Road
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward AZ 202 Loop East Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto AZ 202 Loop

18 mi · 21 min · Santan Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 30A Toward US 60 East: Globe Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto US 60

8.0 mi · 9 min · Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist

27 mi · 33 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward Kearny, Winkelman
12

Turn right onto AZ 177

0.1 mi · 14 sec · South Magma Avenue
13

Continue on AZ 177

2.4 mi · 4 min · Ray Road
14

Continue on AZ 177

4.1 mi · 7 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway
15

Continue on AZ 177

5.2 mi · 9 min · North Highway 177
16

Continue on AZ 177

18 mi · 31 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway
17

Continue on AZ 177

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Morris Road
18

Continue on AZ 177

1.2 mi · 2 min · Winkelman-Superior Highway
19

Continue on AZ 177

0.3 mi · 36 sec · 2nd Street
20

Turn right onto AZ 77

1.1 mi · 1 min · Tucson-Globe Highway
Use the right lane.
21

Turn right

0.7 mi · 2 min
22

At end of road, turn right onto North Camino Rio

0.3 mi · 1 min · North Camino Rio
23

Arrive at destination

North Camino Rio

Trip Plan

For this 2 hour and 38 minute drive, starting earlier in the day is recommended to maximize daylight, especially considering the mixed terrain. With only one designated stop suggested by the data, you have flexibility in when and where you pause. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $22; it's wise to top off before departing Maricopa. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 27.3 miles on the Phoenix–Globe Highway, so plan your breaks accordingly, perhaps before or after this segment, to ensure comfort.

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 55.3 miles from Maricopa, AZ, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.3 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.3 miles or 1h 10m 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 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dudleyville, 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 110.5 miles and 2h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 Phoenix–Globe Highway for about 27.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.3 mi from Maricopa, AZ · 1h 10m into the drive

town in Maricopa and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Queen Creek, AZ

55 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

Queen Creek, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Queen Creek, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.3 miles from Maricopa, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dudleyville, AZ

The final approach into Dudleyville, 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 Dudleyville, 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

$22.01 one way

$44.03 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $23.30 $46.59
premium $5.59 $24.32 $48.65
diesel $5.61 $24.40 $48.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.2 0 $11.60 $5.30
Efficient EV 27.6 0 $9.67 $4.42
EV Truck/SUV 44.2 0 $15.47 $7.07

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Maricopa, AZ

Late night in Maricopa on Wednesday

Local time

4:42 AM

MST

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dudleyville, AZ

Late night in Dudleyville on Wednesday

Local time

4:42 AM

MST

Current temp

84°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

30 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

2h 38m 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 Dudleyville, AZ covers 110.5 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phoenix–Globe Highway, Winkelman-Superior Highway, Santan Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.3 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 $22.01 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 110.5 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 21.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 22 miles (AZ 202 Loop / Santan Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Maricopa, AZ and Dudleyville, AZ, road signs point toward Kearny and Winkelman.

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