Trip from Maryvale, AZ to Gila Bend, AZ

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

64.3 mi

103 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 16m ★

6 AM

1h 23m

8 AM

1h 35m

10 AM

1h 27m

12 PM

1h 26m

3 PM

1h 28m

5 PM

1h 35m

8 PM

1h 19m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Maryvale, AZ to Gila Bend, AZ covers 64.3 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Arizona State Highway 85, Papago Freeway, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.5 miles on Arizona State Highway 85. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.80 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

32.1 miles from Maryvale, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 64.3 miles, with most of the trip on Arizona State Highway 85 and Papago Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.5 miles on Arizona State Highway 85.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Arizona State Highway 85 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Arizona State Highway 85 and Papago Freeway. 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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 7 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 3.2 miles (West Papago Freeway): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

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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.

4

3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | West Papago Freeway

Turn right onto West Papago Freeway

Navigation decision point

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.

8

28.5 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego

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 112 Toward AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Maryvale, AZ to Gila Bend, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward San Diego along the way.

San Diego

28.5 mi in | ~35m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Arizona State Highway 85	28.5 mi	33m
Papago Freeway	12 mi	13m
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway	11.9 mi	12m
South Oglesby Road	3.6 mi	5m
North 59th Avenue	2.2 mi	4m
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway	1.6 mi	2m
East Pima Street	1.2 mi	2m
West Papago Freeway	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Arizona State Highway 85 — 28.5 mi, about 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale, AZ and Gila Bend, 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

12 mi · 12 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min

Exit 112 Toward AZ 85: Yuma, San Diego Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

Continue on AZ 85

3.6 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road

10

Continue on AZ 85; US 80 Hist

1.0 mi · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

11

Continue on AZ 85

28 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85

12

Take the exit onto AZ 85

0.6 mi · 1 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

Toward AZ-85 South: Gila Bend

13

Continue on AZ 85

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Arizona State Highway 85

14

Continue on AZ 85

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Pima Street

15

Turn right onto North Martin Avenue

169 ft · 7 sec · North Martin Avenue

16

Arrive at destination

North Martin Avenue

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 32.1 miles from Maryvale, AZ, or about 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.5 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 64.3 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.1 miles or 41m 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 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gila Bend, 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 64.3 miles and 1h 22m.

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 Arizona State Highway 85 for about 28.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.1 mi from Maryvale, AZ · 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Buckeye, AZ

32 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 64.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Buckeye, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Maryvale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Gila Bend, AZ

The final approach into Gila Bend, 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 Gila Bend, 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

$12.80 one way

$25.59 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$13.51	$27.03
premium	$5.59	$14.14	$28.29
diesel	$5.64	$14.29	$28.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.3	$6.75	$3.09
Efficient EV	16.1	$5.63	$2.57
EV Truck/SUV	25.7	$9.00	$4.12

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (64% 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 18 hours ago

Origin

Maryvale, AZ

Evening in Maryvale on Sunday

Local time

6:34 PM

MST

Current temp

62°F

Clear

S 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 11 at 9:14PM MST until April 12 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 11 at 6:23PM PDT until April 12 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Destination

Gila Bend, AZ

Evening in Gila Bend on Sunday

Local time

6:34 PM

MST

Current temp

59°F

Mostly Clear

SSW 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 11 at 9:14PM MST until April 12 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 11 at 6:23PM PDT until April 12 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

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

3 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 22m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Gila Bend, AZ covers 64.3 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Arizona State Highway 85, Papago Freeway, Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32.1 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 $12.80 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 straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 7 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 3.2 miles (West Papago Freeway): Navigation decision point.

On the drive from Maryvale, AZ to Gila Bend, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward San Diego along the way.