Origin
Maricopa, AZ
Late night in Maricopa on Wednesday
Local time
4:42 AM
MST
Current temp
54°F
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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
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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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Dudleyville, AZ
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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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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.
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.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward AZ 202 Loop East
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop / Santan Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 60 East: Globe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 60 / Superstition Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Kearny, Winkelman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Winkelman
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Maricopa, AZ and Dudleyville, AZ.
Start on AZ 347
Continue on AZ 347
Continue on AZ 347
Continue on AZ 347
Turn left onto South Dobson Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto AZ 202 Loop
Take the exit
Merge onto US 60
Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist
Take the exit
Turn right onto AZ 177
Continue on AZ 177
Continue on AZ 177
Continue on AZ 177
Continue on AZ 177
Continue on AZ 177
Continue on AZ 177
Continue on AZ 177
Turn right onto AZ 77
Turn right
At end of road, turn right onto North Camino Rio
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Maricopa, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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.
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
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 55.3 miles from Maricopa, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$22.01 one way
$44.03 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Maricopa on Wednesday
Local time
4:42 AM
MST
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Dudleyville on Wednesday
Local time
4:42 AM
MST
Current temp
84°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.
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