Trip from Maryvale, AZ to Tanque Verde, AZ

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 39m

Distance

135.5 mi

218 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 29m ★

6 AM

2h 39m

8 AM

3h 0m

10 AM

2h 47m

12 PM

2h 45m

3 PM

2h 48m

5 PM

2h 59m

8 PM

2h 33m

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 Tanque Verde, AZ covers 135.5 miles and takes about 2h 39m 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 54.6 miles on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.99 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

67.7 miles from Maryvale, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 135.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (17%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 39m drive with frequent turns across 135.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 18 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 135.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 7 key points

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

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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.

7

119.7 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Take the exit toward Grant Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 256 Toward Grant Road

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway	54.6 mi	55m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway	37.8 mi	38m
Maricopa Freeway	12.3 mi	14m
Papago Freeway	9.3 mi	10m
East Grant Road	7.2 mi	14m
East Tanque Verde Road	7 mi	12m
North 51st Avenue	2.3 mi	4m
North Freeway	1.5 mi	1m

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 Tanque Verde, 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

55 mi · 55 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

12

Continue on I 10

1.5 mi · 1 min · North Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Exit 256 Toward Grant Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

14

Continue on North Freeway Road

481 ft · 10 sec · North Freeway Road

15

Turn left onto West Grant Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Grant Road

16

Continue on East Grant Road

7.2 mi · 14 min · East Grant Road

17

Turn left onto East Tanque Verde Road

7.0 mi · 12 min · East Tanque Verde Road

18

Arrive at destination

East Tanque Verde Road

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 67.7 miles from Maryvale, AZ, or about 1h 15m 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 30 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.7 miles or 1h 15m 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 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tanque Verde, 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 135.5 miles and 2h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 67.7 mi from Maryvale, AZ · 1h 15m into the drive

town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Marana, AZ

68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Arizona City, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.7 miles from Maryvale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tanque Verde, AZ

The final approach into Tanque Verde, 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 Tanque Verde, AZ.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 19.4

Tempe, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+14805657081

Visit website

Arizona Science Center

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 9.7

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

+16027162000

Visit website

Dorrance DOME

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 9.7

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

Visit website

Enchanted Island Amusement Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 9.7

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+16022541200

Visit website

Valley of the Moon

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 125.8

Tucson, Arizona

+15203231331

Visit website

Amusement Park Rides RandRrides(Phoenix Park & Swap)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 9.7

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: Closed

+14809958653

Visit website

Tempe Festival of the Arts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 19.4

Tempe, Arizona

+14803556060

Visit website

Villago Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 48.4

Casa Grande, Arizona

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+15204218600

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $25 near mile 135.5

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 ~26 min detour Free near mile 56.1

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.99 one way

$53.99 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$28.57	$57.13
premium	$5.59	$29.83	$59.65
diesel	$5.61	$29.92	$59.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40.7	$14.23	$6.50
Efficient EV	33.9	$11.86	$5.42
EV Truck/SUV	54.2	$18.97	$8.67

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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 15, 2026

Origin

Maryvale, AZ

Night in Maryvale on Thursday

Local time

9:54 PM

MST

Current temp

93°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tanque Verde, AZ

Night in Tanque Verde on Thursday

Local time

9:54 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

39 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 39m 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 Tanque Verde, AZ covers 135.5 miles and takes about 2h 39m 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 67.7 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 $26.99 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 135.5 miles you will encounter 7 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 Tanque Verde, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Saguaro National Park and Casa Grande Ruins National Monument.

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