Trip from Maryvale, AZ to Sierra Vista, AZ

Drive Time

3h 35m

Distance

195.3 mi

314 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 23m ★

6 AM

3h 35m

8 AM

4h 0m

10 AM

3h 44m

12 PM

3h 41m

3 PM

3h 45m

5 PM

3h 59m

8 PM

3h 28m

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

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Maryvale, AZ

Mikhail Nilov

Sierra Vista, AZ

Leslie del Moral

Trip Overview

The drive from Maryvale, AZ to Sierra Vista, AZ covers 195.3 miles and takes about 3h 35m 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, Tucson-Benson Highway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.6 miles on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.87 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

97.6 miles from Maryvale, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 35m drive with frequent turns across 195.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 26 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 54.6 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 10 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 195.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 10 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.

165.6 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in

Take the exit toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista

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

Exit 302 Toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway	54.6 mi	55m
Tucson-Benson Highway	41.4 mi	43m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway	37.8 mi	38m
State Route 90	14.9 mi	17m
Maricopa Freeway	12.3 mi	14m
Papago Freeway	9.3 mi	10m
Huachuca Boulevard	9.1 mi	10m
North Freeway	6.1 mi	6m

Longest stretch: Casa Grande-Tucson Highway — 54.6 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale, AZ and Sierra Vista, 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

38 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

55 mi · 55 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

6.1 mi · 6 min · North Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

41 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 302 Toward AZ 90 East: Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista

Turn right onto AZ 90

1.2 mi · 1 min · South State Highway 90

Continue on AZ 90

9.1 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard

Continue on AZ 90

12 mi · 14 min · State Route 90

Continue on AZ 90

2.2 mi · 3 min · North Huachuca Boulevard

Continue on AZ 90

3.0 mi · 3 min · State Route 90

Continue on Buffalo Soldier Trail

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Buffalo Soldier Trail

Continue on Buffalo Solder Trail

0.8 mi · 1 min · Buffalo Solder Trail

Turn straight onto Buffalo Soldier Trail

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Buffalo Soldier Trail

Turn left onto West Fry Boulevard

380 ft · 9 sec · West Fry Boulevard

Continue on West Fry Boulevard

0.1 mi · 19 sec · West Fry Boulevard

Turn left

59 ft · 4 sec

Arrive at destination

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 97.6 miles from Maryvale, AZ, or about 1h 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.6 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 97.6 miles or 1h 46m 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sierra Vista, 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 195.3 miles and 3h 35m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway for about 54.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 97.6 mi from Maryvale, AZ · 1h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tucson, AZ

98 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.

Popular next leg

Tucson, AZ to Sierra Vista, AZ

71.7 mi · 1h 26m

Pacing Suggestions

Casa Grande, AZ

Fuel and coffee

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

Tucson, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.6 miles from Maryvale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sierra Vista, AZ

The final approach into Sierra Vista, 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 Sierra Vista, 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.

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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $25 near mile 134.7

Park Closure: Red Hills Visitor Center (TMD) theater closed for repairs

View on nps.gov

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 53.9

View on nps.gov

Coronado National Memorial

National Memorial

It was a journey of conquest filled with exploration, wonder - and cruelty. Inspired by tales of vast cities of gold, 339 European soldiers and over a thousand Aztec allies embarked on an epic journey...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free near mile 195.3

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.87 one way

$77.74 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$41.04	$82.09
premium	$5.59	$42.96	$85.92
diesel	$5.64	$43.39	$86.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	58.6	$20.51	$9.37
Efficient EV	48.8	$17.09	$7.81
EV Truck/SUV	78.1	$27.34	$12.50

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 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 4 days ago

Origin

Maryvale, AZ

Afternoon in Maryvale on Monday

Local time

1:38 PM

MST

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sierra Vista, AZ

Afternoon in Sierra Vista on Monday

Local time

1:38 PM

MST

Current temp

50°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

10 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 35m 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 Sierra Vista, AZ covers 195.3 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, Tucson-Benson Highway, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 97.6 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 $38.87 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.

The route from Maryvale, AZ to Sierra Vista, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Maryvale, AZ to Sierra Vista, AZ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Sierra Vista, AZ

National Parks Near This Route

Saguaro National Park

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Coronado National Memorial

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Maryvale, AZ

Sierra Vista, AZ

Same local time

10 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 35m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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