Trip from Maryvale, AZ to Tombstone, AZ

Drive Time

3h 39m

Distance

193.4 mi

311 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 27m ★

6 AM

3h 39m

8 AM

4h 4m

10 AM

3h 48m

12 PM

3h 46m

3 PM

3h 49m

5 PM

4h 3m

8 PM

3h 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

Tombstone, AZ

Brett Sayles

Trip Overview

Traveling from Maryvale to Tombstone covers 193.4 miles through the heart of the Desert Southwest. Expect the journey to take approximately 3 hours and 39 minutes, making it a manageable single-day excursion for most travelers. You will primarily navigate via the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, and the Tucson-Benson Highway. With a fuel budget of about $38, this trip is quite economical for a solo traveler or a small group. Whether you are heading out for a quick weekend getaway or a focused day trip, the route is straightforward enough to handle in one go without needing an overnight stay. It serves as a practical transition between the urban bustle of the Phoenix area and the historic character of Southern Arizona.

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

96.7 miles from Maryvale, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip features a distinct turn-heavy local profile, so stay alert as you navigate off the main arteries. Only 28% of the journey is spent on major highways, meaning you will spend a significant amount of time on smaller, more technical roads. Your longest stretch of consistent driving occurs on the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, which spans 54.6 miles of relatively open road. As you transition from the initial highway segments into the local stretches, the experience shifts from high-speed transit to a more engaged, hands-on driving environment. Be prepared for frequent shifts in road geometry that keep the drive interesting from start to finish.

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

There are about 20 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. 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 11 significant decision points across 193.4 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 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 11 key points

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

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Indian School Road

Turn left onto West Indian School Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

1 mi into trip | ~2m in | North 51st Avenue

Turn right onto North 51st Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

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

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 none / straight / slight right lanes.

167.2 mi into trip | ~2h 58m in | I 10 Business

Take the exit onto I 10 Business toward I 10 Business: Tombstone, Douglas

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

Exit 303 Toward I 10 Business: Tombstone, Douglas

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Maryvale, AZ to Tombstone, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Douglas along the way.

Douglas

167.2 mi in | ~2h 58m | via I 10 Business

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway	54.6 mi	55m
Tucson-Benson Highway	42.9 mi	44m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway	37.8 mi	38m
AZ 80	23.7 mi	35m
Maricopa Freeway	12.3 mi	14m
Papago Freeway	9.3 mi	10m
North Freeway	6.1 mi	6m
North 51st Avenue	2.3 mi	4m

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 Tombstone, 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

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto North 51st Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · North 51st Avenue

Use the none lane.

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 none lane.

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 none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

1.2 mi · 1 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10; US 60

12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 10

38 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

55 mi · 55 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 10

6.1 mi · 6 min · North Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

43 mi · 44 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto I 10 Business

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 10 Business

Exit 303 Toward I 10 Business: Tombstone, Douglas

Continue on I 10 Bus; US 80 Hist

2.1 mi · 3 min · I 10 Bus; US 80 Hist

Toward I 10 BUS, AZ 80: Benson, Douglas Use the none lane.

Turn slight right onto AZ 80; US 80 Hist

0.1 mi · 26 sec · AZ 80; US 80 Hist

Keep slight right at fork onto AZ 80; US 80 Hist

24 mi · 35 min · AZ 80; US 80 Hist

Turn right onto North 4th Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · North 4th Street

Turn right

295 ft · 21 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 3-hour and 39-minute drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Since the route involves a high volume of local, turn-heavy roads, departing early in the day helps you navigate these sections with better visibility and less traffic. Keep your budget of $38 for fuel in mind, and consider topping off your tank before leaving the Phoenix area to avoid potential price fluctuations in more remote stretches. Because the entire route is intended to be completed in a single day, you have the flexibility to pace yourself comfortably. A key tip for this specific path is to prioritize your map navigation during the local road segments, as the frequent turns can be easy to miss if you aren't paying close attention to your route cues.

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 96.7 miles from Maryvale, AZ, or about 1h 45m 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 96.7 miles or 1h 45m 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tombstone, 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 193.4 miles and 3h 39m.

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 96.7 mi from Maryvale, AZ · 1h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tucson, AZ

97 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.

Tucson, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96.7 miles from Maryvale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tombstone, AZ

The final approach into Tombstone, 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 Tombstone, 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

$38.49 one way

$76.98 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$40.64	$81.29
premium	$5.59	$42.54	$85.08
diesel	$5.64	$42.97	$85.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	58	$20.31	$9.28
Efficient EV	48.4	$16.92	$7.74
EV Truck/SUV	77.4	$27.08	$12.38

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 3 days ago

Origin

Maryvale, AZ

Afternoon in Maryvale on Sunday

Local time

4:07 PM

MST

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tombstone, AZ

Afternoon in Tombstone on Sunday

Local time

4:07 PM

MST

Current temp

45°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

15 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 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 Tombstone, AZ covers 193.4 miles and takes about 3h 39m 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 96.7 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 $38.49 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.

On the drive from Maryvale, AZ to Tombstone, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Douglas along the way.

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Trip from Maryvale, AZ to Tombstone, AZ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Tombstone, AZ

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Maryvale, AZ

Tombstone, AZ

Same local time

15 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 39m on the road

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