Trip from Maryvale, AZ to Cibecue, AZ

Drive Time

4h 6m

Distance

168.3 mi

271 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 54m ★

6 AM

4h 7m

8 AM

4h 33m

10 AM

4h 16m

12 PM

4h 13m

3 PM

4h 17m

5 PM

4h 32m

8 PM

3h 59m

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

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Maryvale, AZ

Mikhail Nilov

Trip Overview

Traveling from Maryvale to Cibecue covers 168.3 miles and typically takes about 4 hours and 6 minutes of drive time. This journey stays entirely within the Desert Southwest, taking you from the Phoenix metro area into the more rugged terrain of central Arizona. Because the trip is manageable in a single day, you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $33 on fuel, making this an affordable excursion for your itinerary. While the route is straightforward, it is best approached as a focused day trip so you have plenty of time to navigate the transition from urban landscapes to the more remote destination of Cibecue.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

84.2 miles from Maryvale, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

This mixed drive transitions through several road types, primarily utilizing the Phoenix–Globe Highway and the Globe-Show Low Highway. Only 34% of your journey is spent on major highways, meaning you will spend a significant portion of the trip on secondary roads. You should prepare for a longest uninterrupted stretch of 56.1 miles while on the Globe-Show Low Highway, which offers a change of pace from the initial segments. The road personality shifts as you move away from the city, so expect the driving conditions to evolve from busy corridors to more isolated stretches as you progress toward your destination.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Globe-Show Low Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 56.1 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near West Indian School Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 168.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.5 miles (West Indian School Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (North 51st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Indian School Road

Turn left onto West Indian School Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | North 51st Avenue

Turn right onto North 51st Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in

Turn left toward I 10 East: Tucson

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 10 East: Tucson

12.2 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 10 / Papago Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

18.3 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 60

Take the exit onto US 60 toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 154 Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Maryvale, AZ to Cibecue, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Globe along the way.

Globe

18.3 mi in | ~24m | via US 60

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Globe-Show Low Highway	56.1 mi	1h 3m
Phoenix–Globe Highway	43 mi	55m
US 60	31.9 mi	39m
Indian Route 12	11 mi	42m
Papago Freeway	9.3 mi	10m
Maricopa Freeway	4.8 mi	5m
West Cibecue Road	2.6 mi	10m
North 51st Avenue	2.3 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Globe-Show Low Highway — 56.1 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale, AZ and Cibecue, AZ.

Start on North 55th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 55th Avenue

Turn left onto West Indian School Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Indian School Road

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto North 51st Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · North 51st Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn left

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 10 East: Tucson Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 10

4.9 mi · 5 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 10

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

Continue on I 10

3.2 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10; US 60

4.8 mi · 5 min · Maricopa Freeway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto US 60

28 mi · 32 min · US 60

Exit 154 Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist

43 mi · 55 min · Phoenix–Globe Highway

Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.

Continue on US 60

1.9 mi · 3 min · Live Oak Street

Continue on US 60

4.0 mi · 7 min · US 60

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 60

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto North Broad Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Broad Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto East Oak Street

366 ft · 9 sec · East Oak Street

Turn right onto South Hill Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · South Hill Street

Turn left onto US 60

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street

Turn left onto US 60; AZ 77

56 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Globe-Show Low Highway

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Indian Route 12

11 mi · 42 min · Indian Route 12

Continue on West Cibecue Road

2.6 mi · 10 min · West Cibecue Road

Arrive at destination

West Cibecue Road

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since you have a 56.1-mile stretch on the Globe-Show Low Highway, ensure your fuel tank is topped off before hitting that section to avoid any mid-route stress. Departing early in the day is your best strategy to avoid traffic congestion as you exit the Phoenix area. Keep in mind that the route's flexibility is a major advantage, allowing you to pace yourself comfortably across the 168.3 miles. Always check your fuel levels before leaving the more populated zones, as services may become less frequent as you approach Cibecue.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 84.2 miles from Maryvale, AZ, or about 1h 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.1 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 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.2 miles or 1h 45m 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 55m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Maryvale, 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 Maryvale, AZ

This is one driving day of about 168.3 miles and 4h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Maryvale, 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 Globe-Show Low Highway for about 56.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84.2 mi from Maryvale, AZ · 1h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Queen Creek, AZ

84 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 84.2 miles from Maryvale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cibecue, AZ

The final approach into Cibecue, 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 Cibecue, 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

$33.49 one way

$66.99 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$35.37	$70.74
premium	$5.59	$37.02	$74.04
diesel	$5.64	$37.39	$74.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50.5	$17.67	$8.08
Efficient EV	42.1	$14.73	$6.73
EV Truck/SUV	67.3	$23.56	$10.77

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Maryvale, AZ

Evening in Maryvale on Sunday

Local time

7:06 PM

MST

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cibecue, AZ

Evening in Cibecue on Sunday

Local time

7:06 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

19 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

4h 6m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Maryvale, AZ to Cibecue, AZ covers 168.3 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Globe-Show Low Highway, Phoenix–Globe Highway, US 60. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 84.2 miles from Maryvale, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.49 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Maryvale, AZ to Cibecue, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Globe along the way.

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