Trip from Maryvale, AZ to Three Points, AZ

Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

132.5 mi

213 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 28m ★

6 AM

2h 38m

8 AM

2h 59m

10 AM

2h 45m

12 PM

2h 43m

3 PM

2h 47m

5 PM

2h 58m

8 PM

2h 32m

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

Three Points, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Maryvale, AZ to Three Points, AZ covers 132.5 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, North Sandario Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.8 miles on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.37 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

66.2 miles from Maryvale, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 38m drive with frequent turns across 132.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

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

Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 37.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,543 ft 1,060 ft

Total Climb

1,792 ft

Total Descent

370 ft

Highest Point

2,543 ft

~132.5 mi in

Elevation Range

1,483 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 132.5 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 15 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.

99.9 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Take the exit toward Marana Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 236 Toward Marana Road

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway	37.8 mi	38m
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway	36.3 mi	36m
North Sandario Road	19.9 mi	32m
Maricopa Freeway	12.3 mi	14m
Papago Freeway	9.3 mi	10m
West Ajo Highway	6.3 mi	7m
North Sanders Road	4 mi	6m
North 51st Avenue	2.3 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway — 37.8 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale, AZ and Three Points, 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

36 mi · 36 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Exit 236 Toward Marana Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto North Sandario Road

340 ft · 13 sec · North Sandario Road

Turn right onto West Marana Road

0.4 mi · 51 sec · West Marana Road

Turn right onto Marana Main Street

470 ft · 8 sec · Marana Main Street

Continue on West Marana Road

0.5 mi · 58 sec · West Marana Road

Turn left onto North Sanders Road

4.0 mi · 6 min · North Sanders Road

At end of road, turn left onto West Avra Valley Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Avra Valley Road

Turn right onto North Sandario Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Sandario Road

Enter roundabout onto North Sandario Road

76 ft · 3 sec · North Sandario Road

Continue on North Sandario Road

18 mi · 29 min · North Sandario Road

At end of road, turn right onto AZ 86

6.3 mi · 7 min · West Ajo Highway

Arrive at destination

AZ 86

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 66.2 miles from Maryvale, AZ, or about 1h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.8 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.2 miles or 1h 14m 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 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Three Points, 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 132.5 miles and 2h 38m.

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 Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway for about 37.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.2 mi from Maryvale, AZ · 1h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Casa Grande, AZ

66 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

Casa Grande, AZ

Fuel and coffee

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

Casa Grande, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.2 miles from Maryvale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Three Points, AZ

The final approach into Three Points, 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 Three Points, 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

$26.37 one way

$52.74 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$27.85	$55.69
premium	$5.59	$29.14	$58.29
diesel	$5.64	$29.44	$58.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	39.8	$13.91	$6.36
Efficient EV	33.1	$11.59	$5.30
EV Truck/SUV	53	$18.55	$8.48

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast data refreshed 11 hours ago

Origin

Maryvale, AZ

Evening in Maryvale on Sunday

Local time

5:49 PM

MST

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 5 to 15 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 4:12AM PDT until April 12 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 1:30AM MST until April 12 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Destination

Three Points, AZ

Evening in Three Points on Sunday

Local time

5:49 PM

MST

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 10 to 28 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 4:12AM PDT until April 12 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 1:30AM MST until April 12 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

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 38m 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 Three Points, AZ covers 132.5 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 66.2 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 $26.37 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.

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

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 1,060 ft to 2,543 ft elevation with about 1,792 ft of total climbing.

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