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Trip from Maryvale, AZ to Flowing Wells, AZ

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

117.5 mi

189 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
1h 58m ★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m

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

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Downtown Maryvale, AZ, AZ

Maryvale, AZ

Mikhail Nilov

Downtown Flowing Wells, AZ, AZ

Flowing Wells, AZ

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

The drive from Maryvale, AZ to Flowing Wells, AZ covers 117.5 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, Maricopa Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.3 miles on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.38 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

58.8 miles from Maryvale, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 117.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 52.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 117.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

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
5
3.7 mi into trip | ~7m 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 right lanes.
6
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 straight / slight right lanes.
5
13.5 mi into trip | ~18m in | I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway

Merge onto I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
115.8 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward El Camino Del Cerro, Ruthrauff Road

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 252 Toward El Camino Del Cerro, Ruthrauff Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway 52.3 mi 53m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway 37.8 mi 38m
Maricopa Freeway 12.3 mi 14m
Papago Freeway 9.3 mi 10m
North 51st Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
West Ruthrauff Road 1.2 mi 2m
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel 0.5 mi <1m
West Indian School Road 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Casa Grande-Tucson Highway — 52.3 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale, AZ and Flowing Wells, 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
3

Turn right onto North 51st Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · North 51st Avenue
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 straight / slight right lanes.
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 straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Merge onto I 10; US 60

12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on I 10

38 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 10

52 mi · 53 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 252 Toward El Camino Del Cerro, Ruthrauff Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn straight onto North Casa Grande Highway

0.2 mi · 20 sec · North Casa Grande Highway
14

Turn left onto West Ruthrauff Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Ruthrauff Road
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right

139 ft · 10 sec
16

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 58.8 miles from Maryvale, AZ, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.3 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 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.8 miles or 1h 6m 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 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flowing Wells, 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 117.5 miles and 2h 7m.

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 Casa Grande-Tucson Highway for about 52.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58.8 mi from Maryvale, AZ · 1h 6m into the drive

Downtown Chandler, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chandler, AZ

59 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

Casa Grande, AZ

Fuel and coffee

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

Casa Grande, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.8 miles from Maryvale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Flowing Wells, AZ

The final approach into Flowing Wells, 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 Flowing Wells, AZ.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

National Monument

An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 56.7
View on nps.gov
Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

National Park

Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are pr...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour $25 near mile 117.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.38 one way

$46.77 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $24.69 $49.39
premium $5.59 $25.85 $51.69
diesel $5.64 $26.10 $52.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.3 0 $12.34 $5.64
Efficient EV 29.4 0 $10.28 $4.70
EV Truck/SUV 47 0 $16.45 $7.52

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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

Afternoon in Maryvale on Sunday

Local time

4:07 PM

MST

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Flowing Wells, AZ

Afternoon in Flowing Wells on Sunday

Local time

4:07 PM

MST

Current temp

54°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

6 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

2h 7m 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 Flowing Wells, AZ covers 117.5 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, Maricopa Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.8 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 $23.38 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 117.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Maryvale, AZ to Flowing Wells, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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