Origin
Maryvale, AZ
Evening in Maryvale on Sunday
Local time
7:45 PM
MST
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maryvale, AZ to Superior, AZ
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
74 mi
119 km
Drive Score
9/10
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 24m
★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maryvale, AZ
Mikhail Nilov
Superior, AZ
Muhaimin Abdul Aziz
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the urban sprawl of Maryvale to the distinct landscape of Superior, this 74-mile trek is a straightforward choice. You can easily complete the journey in about 1 hour and 31 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budget roughly $15 for fuel to cover the trip, which keeps your travel costs manageable. Since both locations are firmly rooted in the Desert Southwest, the transition remains consistent in climate and character. You will spend your time navigating via the Papago Freeway, US 60, and the Phoenix–Globe Highway. Because the drive is relatively short, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging; you can comfortably head out and back in one go.
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 miles from Maryvale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from city traffic to the more open stretches of the Phoenix–Globe Highway. Roughly 57% of your time will be spent on highways, providing a balanced pace that shifts as you move away from the metropolitan center. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 27.9 miles while traveling along US 60, allowing for a steady, rhythmic cruise. The route balances the necessity of high-speed transit with the flow of regional roadways, ensuring you aren't stuck on a monotonous interstate for the entire duration. Navigating this path offers a practical look at how the infrastructure connects these two Arizona communities.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.9 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 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 9 significant decision points across 74 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 9 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
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~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.
8
18.3 mi into trip
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~24m in
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US 60
Take the exit onto US 60 toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
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 154
Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Maryvale, AZ to Superior, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Globe along the way.
Globe
18.3 mi in
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~24m
|
via US 60
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 60 | 27.9 mi | 32m |
| Phoenix–Globe Highway | 27.3 mi | 33m |
| Papago Freeway | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| North 51st Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Indian School Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North 55th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 60
— 27.9 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale, AZ and Superior, AZ.
1
Start on North 55th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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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
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit onto US 60
28 mi
·
32 min
·
US 60
Exit 154
Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist
27 mi
·
33 min
·
Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Kearny, Winkelman
13
Turn left onto AZ 177
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Magma Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
North Magma Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a compact 74-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though hitting the road early helps you avoid the heaviest Phoenix-area congestion. You won't need to plan for any formal stops given the short duration, but having your $15 fuel budget ready ensures you can top off your tank without stress. Because the route relies heavily on major arteries like US 60, keep a close eye on real-time traffic reports for the Papago Freeway before you pull out of your driveway. Prioritize a steady pace during that longest 27.9-mile stretch to maximize your fuel efficiency. Ultimately, the simplicity of this route is its greatest asset, so keep your itinerary light and enjoy the ease of a drive that takes less than two hours.
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 miles from Maryvale, AZ, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.9 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 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37 miles or 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 1h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Superior, 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 miles and 1h 31m.
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 US 60 for about 27.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37 mi from Maryvale, AZ · 46m 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37 miles from Maryvale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Superior, AZ
The final approach into Superior, 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 Superior, 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
$14.73 one way
$29.45 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $15.55 | $31.10 |
| premium | $5.59 | $16.28 | $32.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
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: 25.9 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 | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
| Efficient EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.36 | $4.74 |
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
Superior, AZ
Evening in Superior on Sunday
Local time
7:45 PM
MST
Current temp
55°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
5 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 31m 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 Superior, AZ covers 74 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 60, Phoenix–Globe Highway, Papago Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37 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 $14.73 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 9 significant decision points across 74 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.
On the drive from Maryvale, AZ to Superior, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Globe along the way.
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