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Trip from Maryvale, AZ to Desert Hills, AZ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 52m

Distance

203.2 mi

327 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 39m ★
6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m

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

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urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Maryvale, AZ

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Downtown Desert Hills, AZ, AZ

Desert Hills, AZ

Mark Direen

Trip Overview

The drive from Maryvale, AZ to Desert Hills, AZ covers 203.2 miles and takes about 3h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway, Papago Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105 miles on Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.48 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

101.6 miles from Maryvale, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway 105 mi 1h 45m
Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway 63.1 mi 1h 16m
Papago Freeway 12 mi 13m
Riverside Drive 7.1 mi 8m
Rio Vista Highway 4.4 mi 5m
North Central Boulevard 3.1 mi 3m
North 59th Avenue 2.2 mi 4m
East Main Street 1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway — 105 mi, about 1h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North 55th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 55th Avenue
2

Turn right onto West Indian School Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Indian School Road
3

Turn left onto North 59th Avenue

2.2 mi · 4 min · North 59th Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto West Papago Freeway

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Papago Freeway
5

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · this road
Toward I 10 West: Los Angeles
6

Merge onto I 10

12 mi · 13 min · Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Continue on I 10

105 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto I 10 Business

0.4 mi · 41 sec · I 10 Business
Toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma
9

Turn right onto I 10 Bus

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Riggles Road
10

Turn left onto I 10 Bus

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
11

Turn right onto AZ 95

3.1 mi · 3 min · North Central Boulevard
12

Continue on AZ 95

20 mi · 22 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn left onto AZ 95

11 mi · 13 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
14

Continue on AZ 95

0.9 mi · 1 min · California Avenue
15

Turn right onto AZ 95

4.4 mi · 5 min · Rio Vista Highway
16

Continue on AZ 95

6.6 mi · 7 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
17

Continue on AZ 95

7.1 mi · 8 min · Riverside Drive
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on AZ 95

26 mi · 33 min · Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn left onto Chenoweth Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Chenoweth Road
20

Turn right onto London Bridge Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · London Bridge Road
21

Turn left onto Thrasher Drive

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Thrasher Drive
22

Turn left onto Mountain View Drive

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Mountain View Drive
23

Arrive at destination

Bayshore Road

Trip Plan

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 101.6 miles from Maryvale, AZ, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105 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 45 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 101.6 miles or 1h 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 3m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Maryvale, 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 Maryvale, AZ

This is one driving day of about 203.2 miles and 3h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for about 105 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in and county seat of La Paz County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Parker, AZ

102 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

Buckeye, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Quartzsite, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.6 miles from Maryvale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

China Red Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.5

Litchfield Park, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16235357599

Visit website

The Little Gym of Litchfield Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 14.5

Goodyear, Arizona

Hours: 9 am–7:30 pm

+16232505718

Visit website

TeenyTown Playland

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 14.5

Litchfield Park, Arizona

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+16237766002

Visit website

Sundance Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 29

Buckeye, Arizona

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Hobo Joe Statue

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 29

Buckeye, Arizona

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 203 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Indian School Road

Turn right onto West Indian School Road

Navigation decision point

6
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | North 59th Avenue

Turn left onto North 59th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
4.5 mi into trip | ~9m in | I 10 / Papago Freeway

Merge onto I 10 / Papago Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
121.5 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in | I 10 Business

Take the exit onto I 10 Business toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma

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

Toward US 95, AZ 95: Parker, Yuma
5
203 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in | Mountain View Drive

Turn left onto Mountain View Drive

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.48 one way

$80.96 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $42.84 $85.68
premium $5.59 $44.73 $89.46
diesel $5.61 $44.86 $89.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$40

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$65–$90

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61 0 $21.34 $9.75
Efficient EV 50.8 0 $17.78 $8.13
EV Truck/SUV 81.3 1 $28.45 $13.00

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 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

Maryvale, AZ

Morning in Maryvale on Saturday

Local time

10:22 AM

MST

Current temp

93°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Desert Hills, AZ

Morning in Desert Hills on Saturday

Local time

10:22 AM

MST

Current temp

86°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Parker, AZ

102 mi in

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

7 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

3h 52m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 3h 52m drive with frequent turns across 203.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 105 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near West Indian School Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 52m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (West Indian School Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (North 59th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Maryvale, AZ to Desert Hills, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Yuma along the way.

Yuma

121.5 mi in | ~2h 9m | via I 10 Business

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 52m. Total distance: 203.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Maryvale, AZ to Desert Hills, AZ covers 203.2 miles and takes about 3h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway, Quartzsite–Parker–Topock Highway, Papago Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 101.6 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 $40.48 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 52m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (West Indian School Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (North 59th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Maryvale, AZ to Desert Hills, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Yuma along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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