Trip from Pirtleville, AZ to Maryvale, AZ

Drive Time

4h 43m

Distance

245.6 mi

395 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 30m ★

6 AM

4h 44m

8 AM

5h 11m

10 AM

4h 53m

12 PM

4h 51m

3 PM

4h 55m

5 PM

5h 9m

8 PM

4h 36m

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

Trip Overview

Traveling from Pirtleville to Maryvale covers 245.6 miles across the Desert Southwest, a journey that typically takes about 4 hours and 43 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a one-day drive, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You can expect to spend approximately $49 on fuel to complete the trek. The route primarily utilizes the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, the Tucson-Benson Highway, and the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway to navigate between these two Arizona points. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, the trip offers a straightforward path through the desert landscape.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

122.8 miles from Pirtleville, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

This route presents a mixed drive, balancing open highway cruising with more varied road conditions. You will spend roughly 38% of your time on highways, though the experience shifts as you transition between the different designated routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 54.5-mile segment on the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, which provides a steady rhythm for your drive. Expect the character of the road to evolve as you move between regions, alternating between faster highway speeds and the pacing required by local stretches. It is a functional, diverse drive that keeps you engaged without being overly technical.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 32 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 54.5 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 47.5 miles in near AZ 90 / State Route 90 Bypass.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 245.6 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 47.5 miles (AZ 90 / State Route 90 Bypass): Lane positioning matters here; at 79.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 131.2 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

47.5 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | AZ 90 / State Route 90 Bypass

Turn right onto AZ 90 / State Route 90 Bypass

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

79.4 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Turn left toward I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon

131.2 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

232 mi into trip | ~4h 24m 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 / slight left lanes.

242 mi into trip | ~4h 36m in

Take the exit toward 51st Avenue, 59th Avenue

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 139 Toward 51st Avenue, 59th Avenue

Towns Along This Route

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

Tuscon

79.4 mi in | ~1h 44m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway	54.5 mi	55m
Tucson-Benson Highway	41.4 mi	43m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway	38.1 mi	38m
AZ 80	31.5 mi	42m
State Route 90	17.1 mi	20m
Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway	12.7 mi	15m
Maricopa Freeway	12 mi	13m
Papago Freeway	9.5 mi	10m

Longest stretch: Casa Grande-Tucson Highway — 54.5 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pirtleville, AZ and Maryvale, AZ.

Start on this road

290 ft · 23 sec · this road

Turn right onto West Pirtle Avenue

461 ft · 22 sec · West Pirtle Avenue

Turn right onto North Douglas Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Douglas Avenue

Turn right onto AZ 80; US 80 Hist

21 mi · 26 min · AZ 80; US 80 Hist

Turn right onto US 80 Hist

0.6 mi · 1 min · Old Douglas Road

Merge onto AZ 80; US 80 Hist

10 mi · 15 min · AZ 80; US 80 Hist

Turn left onto AZ 90

12 mi · 14 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

Continue on AZ 90

2.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 90

Continue on AZ 90

1.0 mi · 1 min · Whetstone TI-Junction SR 80 Highway

Turn right onto AZ 90

4.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 90 Bypass

Use the right lane.

Continue on AZ 90

3.0 mi · 3 min · State Route 90

Continue on AZ 90

2.2 mi · 3 min · South Huachuca Boulevard

Continue on AZ 90

12 mi · 13 min · State Route 90

Continue on AZ 90

9.0 mi · 10 min · Huachuca Boulevard

Continue on AZ 90

1.3 mi · 2 min · South State Highway 90

Turn left

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon

Merge onto I 10

41 mi · 43 min · Tucson-Benson Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

6.0 mi · 6 min · South Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

51 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

38 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 10

12 mi · 13 min · Maricopa Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

2.0 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none / slight left lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 10

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

Continue on I 10

4.9 mi · 5 min · Papago Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Exit 139 Toward 51st Avenue, 59th Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto North 51st Avenue

2.2 mi · 3 min · North 51st Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto West Indian School Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Indian School Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto North 55th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 55th Avenue

Continue on North 55th Avenue

169 ft · 16 sec · North 55th Avenue

Arrive at destination

North 55th Avenue

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 4-hour and 43-minute journey, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the route requires a fuel budget of $49, it is wise to monitor your gauges before hitting the longest 54.5-mile stretch to ensure you aren't caught off guard. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy for avoiding traffic fluctuations, especially as you approach the destination. Because this trip is designed as a one-day excursion, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace based on your comfort level. Keep an eye on your navigation to seamlessly transition between the Tucson-Benson and Phoenix-Casa Grande highways to maintain your momentum.

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 122.8 miles from Pirtleville, AZ, or about 2h 30m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 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 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 122.8 miles or 2h 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maryvale, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pirtleville, 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 Pirtleville, AZ

This is one driving day of about 245.6 miles and 4h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pirtleville, 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 54.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 122.8 mi from Pirtleville, AZ · 2h 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tucson, AZ

123 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

Tucson, 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 122.8 miles from Pirtleville, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Maryvale, AZ

The final approach into Maryvale, 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 Maryvale, 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

$48.88 one way

$97.76 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.34	$51.61	$103.23
premium	$5.59	$54.02	$108.04
diesel	$5.64	$54.56	$109.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 85.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	73.7	0	$25.79	$11.79
Efficient EV	61.4	0	$21.49	$9.82
EV Truck/SUV	98.2	1	$34.38	$15.72

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Pirtleville, AZ

Afternoon in Pirtleville on Sunday

Local time

4:07 PM

MST

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maryvale, AZ

Afternoon in Maryvale on Sunday

Local time

4:07 PM

MST

Current temp

60°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 43m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Pirtleville, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 245.6 miles and takes about 4h 43m 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 122.8 miles from Pirtleville, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.88 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

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

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