Origin
Maryvale, AZ
Late night in Maryvale on Wednesday
Local time
3:29 AM
MST
Current temp
91°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maryvale, AZ to Winslow, AZ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 32m
Distance
199.5 mi
321 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 20m
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6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 57m
10 AM
3h 41m
12 PM
3h 39m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 56m
8 PM
3h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maryvale, AZ
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Winslow, AZ
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Trip Overview
This 199.5-mile drive from Maryvale to Winslow, Arizona, is a manageable one-day adventure, estimated to take about 3 hours and 32 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Arizona Veterans Highway, Purple Heart Trail, and Black Canyon Freeway. With a fuel cost around $40, this trip through the Desert Southwest region is a straightforward journey. The route is best suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Its predominantly local road feel makes it a practical choice for a focused drive.
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
99.8 miles from Maryvale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 18% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 90.6 miles along the Arizona Veterans Highway. This suggests a more engaged driving experience, likely involving more frequent adjustments and less of a monotonous interstate feel. The character of the road will shift, offering varied driving conditions as you transition between these main thoroughfares.
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.
Arizona Veterans Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 90.6 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near West Indian School Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 199.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.5 miles (West Indian School Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (North Black Canyon Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 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 left lane.
6
4.2 mi into trip
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~8m in
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North Black Canyon Highway
Turn left onto North Black Canyon Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.6 mi into trip
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~9m in
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I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway
Merge onto I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
140.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
5
197.2 mi into trip
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~3h 28m in
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I 40 Bus; AZ 99; US 66 Hist
Take the exit onto I 40 Bus; AZ 99; US 66 Hist toward I 40 Business: Hipkoe Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 252
Toward I 40 Business: Hipkoe Drive
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Maryvale, AZ to Winslow, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.
Albuquerque
140.8 mi in
|
~2h 30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 90.6 mi | 1h 31m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 55.9 mi | 56m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 36 mi | 39m |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| West Indian School Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| West 2nd Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Prescott–Flagstaff Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North 55th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Arizona Veterans Highway
— 90.6 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale, AZ and Winslow, AZ.
1
Start on North 55th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 55th Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
West Indian School Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto North Black Canyon Highway
406 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
5
Merge onto I 17
36 mi
·
39 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 17
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 17
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 17
77 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Arizona Veterans Highway
9
Continue on I 17; AZ 89A
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
11
Merge onto I 40
56 mi
·
56 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
12
Take the exit onto I 40 Bus; AZ 99; US 66 Hist
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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I 40 Bus; AZ 99; US 66 Hist
Exit 252
Toward I 40 Business: Hipkoe Drive
13
Turn right onto I 40 Bus; AZ 99; US 66 Hist
278 ft
·
4 sec
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Hipkoe Drive
14
Turn left onto I 40 Bus; AZ 99; US 66 Hist
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 3rd Steet
15
Continue on I 40 Bus; AZ 99; US 66 Hist
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West 2nd Street
16
Turn left onto AZ 87; AZ 99
369 ft
·
13 sec
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North Williamson Avenue
17
Turn left onto I 40 Bus; AZ 99; US 66 Hist
296 ft
·
4 sec
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East 3rd Street
18
Arrive at destination
I 40 Bus; AZ 99; US 66 Hist
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 32-minute duration, consider an early morning departure from Maryvale to maximize your daylight hours in Winslow. While there's only one recommended stop, the 90.6-mile stretch on Arizona Veterans Highway might be a good point to plan for a brief pause if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $40, and it's always wise to top off before longer segments. This route's manageable length means you have flexibility, but planning your fuel stops around the longest stretch is a practical tip for this journey.
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 99.8 miles from Maryvale, AZ, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.6 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.8 miles or 1h 49m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winslow, 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 199.5 miles and 3h 32m.
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 Arizona Veterans Highway for about 90.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.8 mi from Maryvale, AZ · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.8 miles from Maryvale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Arizona Veterans Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.6 miles.
Arriving in Winslow, AZ
The final approach into Winslow, 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 Winslow, 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
$39.74 one way
$79.49 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $42.06 | $84.12 |
| premium | $5.59 | $43.91 | $87.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.05 | $88.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.95 | $9.58 |
| Efficient EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.46 | $7.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.8 | 0 | $27.93 | $12.77 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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
Winslow, AZ
Late night in Winslow on Wednesday
Local time
3:29 AM
MST
Current temp
75°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
16 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 32m 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 Winslow, AZ covers 199.5 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arizona Veterans Highway, Purple Heart Trail, Black Canyon Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.8 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 $39.74 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 199.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.5 miles (West Indian School Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (North Black Canyon Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Maryvale, AZ to Winslow, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.
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