Origin
Maryvale, AZ
Evening in Maryvale on Sunday
Local time
5:53 PM
MST
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maryvale, AZ to Eloy, AZ
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
74.4 mi
120 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maryvale, AZ
Mikhail Nilov
Eloy, AZ
András Nyemczovszky
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Maryvale to Eloy, expect a straightforward 74.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes to complete. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can anticipate spending roughly $15 on fuel, making this an affordable trip across the Desert Southwest. Navigating this path involves transitioning through the Papago Freeway, the Maricopa Freeway, and the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. Because the distance is relatively short and direct, it serves as a highly practical connection for those looking to move efficiently between these two Arizona locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
37.2 miles from Maryvale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a drive defined by its turn-heavy, local nature as you navigate out of the metro area. While only 29% of your total mileage is spent on major highways, you will encounter a significant 37.8-mile stretch along the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. The transition from urban freeway systems to local transit requires you to stay alert through various turns. Overall, the road offers a blend of fast-paced highway segments and more technical, local road maneuvering. It is a functional drive that requires your full attention as the character of the road shifts from busy freeway exchanges to more localized transit routes.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 37.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near West Indian School Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 74.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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West Indian School Road
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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North 51st Avenue
Turn right onto North 51st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
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
6
12.2 mi into trip
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~17m in
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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.
7
72.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward Sunshine Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 208
Toward Sunshine Boulevard
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 37.8 mi | 38m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| Papago Freeway | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 8.8 mi | 8m |
| North 51st Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| South Sunshine Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Indian School Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
— 37.8 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale, AZ and Eloy, AZ.
1
Start on North 55th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 55th Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Indian School Road
Use the none lane.
3
Turn right onto North 51st Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North 51st Avenue
Use the none lane.
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 10
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the none lane.
6
Continue on I 10
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
7
Continue on I 10
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 10; US 60
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on I 10
38 mi
·
38 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 10
8.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 208
Toward Sunshine Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto South Sunshine Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Sunshine Boulevard
14
Turn left onto East Frontier Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Frontier Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the none lane.
16
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 1-hour and 24-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever your schedule permits without needing to account for mid-trip stops. While the route is direct, the turn-heavy local segments mean you should keep your navigation apps handy to ensure you don't miss any necessary transitions. You won't need to plan for major breaks, but keeping that $15 fuel budget in mind helps with your overall trip planning. Because this route lacks scheduled stops, consider topping off your tank before leaving Maryvale to avoid any last-minute detours. Use the 37.8-mile stretch on the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway to settle into a steady pace, as this is the most consistent section of your journey.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 37.2 miles from Maryvale, AZ, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.8 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 74.4 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.2 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eloy, 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 74.4 miles and 1h 24m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway for about 37.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.2 mi from Maryvale, AZ · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 74.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.2 miles from Maryvale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Eloy, AZ
The final approach into Eloy, 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 Eloy, 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
$14.81 one way
$29.61 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $15.64 | $31.27 |
| premium | $5.59 | $16.37 | $32.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.53 | $33.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.42 | $4.76 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Eloy, AZ
Evening in Eloy on Sunday
Local time
5:53 PM
MST
Current temp
51°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
9 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
1h 24m 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 Maryvale, AZ to Eloy, AZ covers 74.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, Maricopa Freeway, Papago Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.2 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 $14.81 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 74.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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.
The route from Maryvale, AZ to Eloy, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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