Trip from Maryvale, AZ to Sells, AZ

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 58m

Distance

142.4 mi

229 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 48m ★

6 AM

2h 59m

8 AM

3h 22m

10 AM

3h 7m

12 PM

3h 5m

3 PM

3h 8m

5 PM

3h 20m

8 PM

2h 52m

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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Sells, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Maryvale, AZ to Sells, AZ covers 142.4 miles and takes about 2h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Indian Route 15, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, North Tucson-Ajo Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.8 miles on Indian Route 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.37 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

71.2 miles from Maryvale, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 142.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Maryvale, AZ to Sells, AZ covers 142.4 miles and takes about 2h 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

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

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Indian Route 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 46.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 142.4 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 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 16 key points

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

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

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.

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.

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.

62.6 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward I 8 West: San Diego

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 199 Toward I 8 West: San Diego

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Indian Route 15	46.8 mi	1h 4m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway	36.8 mi	37m
North Tucson-Ajo Highway	21.2 mi	24m
Maricopa Freeway	12.3 mi	14m
Papago Freeway	9.3 mi	10m
South Chuichu Road	5.4 mi	8m
Phoenix Bypass Route	3 mi	3m
North 51st Avenue	2.3 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Indian Route 15 — 46.8 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale, AZ and Sells, 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

Turn right onto North 51st Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · North 51st Avenue

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 straight / slight right lanes.

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 straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10; US 60

12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

37 mi · 37 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 199 Toward I 8 West: San Diego Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 8

3.0 mi · 3 min · Phoenix Bypass Route

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 174 Toward Trekell Road

Turn left onto South Trekell Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Trekell Road

Turn right onto West Hanna Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Hanna Street

Turn left onto South Chuichu Road

5.4 mi · 8 min · South Chuichu Road

Continue on BIA 15

47 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Indian Route 15

At end of road, turn left onto AZ 86

21 mi · 24 min · North Tucson-Ajo Highway

Turn right onto BIA 19

0.6 mi · 1 min · San Miguel Road

Turn straight onto Main Road

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Main Road

Turn right

0.1 mi · 35 sec

Turn left

0.1 mi · 33 sec

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.

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

The halfway point lands around 71.2 miles from Maryvale, AZ, or about 1h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.8 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 31 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.2 miles or 1h 23m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sells, 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 142.4 miles and 2h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 Indian Route 15 for about 46.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 71.2 mi from Maryvale, AZ · 1h 23m into the drive

city in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Casa Grande, AZ

71 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

Chandler, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Casa Grande, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.2 miles from Maryvale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sells, AZ

The final approach into Sells, 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 Sells, 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

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 54

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.37 one way

$56.74 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$30.02	$60.04
premium	$5.59	$31.34	$62.69
diesel	$5.61	$31.44	$62.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42.7	$14.95	$6.84
Efficient EV	35.6	$12.46	$5.70
EV Truck/SUV	57	$19.94	$9.11

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 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 16, 2026

Origin

Maryvale, AZ

Night in Maryvale on Thursday

Local time

10:59 PM

MST

Current temp

88°F

Partly Sunny

SSE 0 to 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 3:13AM PDT until April 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 16 at 3:13AM PDT until April 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Destination

Sells, AZ

Night in Sells on Thursday

Local time

10:59 PM

MST

Current temp

88°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 58m 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 Sells, AZ covers 142.4 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Indian Route 15, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, North Tucson-Ajo Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 71.2 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 $28.37 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.