Origin
Sahuarita, AZ
Afternoon in Sahuarita on Sunday
Local time
3:37 PM
MST
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sahuarita, AZ to Maryvale, AZ
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
142.3 mi
229 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
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6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
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.
Sahuarita, AZ
Tom Fisk
Maryvale, AZ
Mikhail Nilov
Trip Overview
Traveling from Sahuarita to Maryvale covers 142.3 miles of the Desert Southwest and is easily manageable as a one-day trip. You should anticipate roughly 2 hours and 37 minutes of total drive time, making it an efficient journey across Arizona. Budgeting approximately $28 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. Since the route utilizes the Nogales–Tucson Highway, the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, and the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, you will experience a straightforward transition between these two regions. Whether you are heading north for business or a change of scenery, this drive provides a reliable connection that doesn't require an overnight stay.
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
71.2 miles from Sahuarita, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While about 19% of your journey consists of highway travel, the remainder of the trip relies on local road navigation. You will tackle a significant 54.5-mile stretch along the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your transit. The experience shifts from more localized, winding segments to these faster highway sections as you progress toward your destination. Be prepared for a mix of road types that keep the drive engaging rather than a monotonous interstate cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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?
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 18.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 142.3 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 18.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.7 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
7
18.1 mi into trip
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~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
6
27.9 mi into trip
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~34m in
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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.
6
128.7 mi into trip
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~2h 18m in
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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.
6
130.7 mi into trip
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~2h 20m in
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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.
8
138.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 54.5 mi | 55m |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 38.1 mi | 38m |
| Nogales–Tucson Highway | 16 mi | 19m |
| Maricopa Freeway | 12 mi | 13m |
| Papago Freeway | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| South Freeway | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| North 51st Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| East Sahuarita Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
— 54.5 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sahuarita, AZ and Maryvale, AZ.
1
Start on East Sahuarita Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Sahuarita Road
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 19 North: Tucson
3
Merge onto I 19
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Nogales–Tucson Highway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
Use the none lane.
5
Merge onto I 10
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 10
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
51 mi
·
51 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 10
38 mi
·
38 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on I 10
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the none / slight left lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 10
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
13
Continue on I 10
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 139
Toward 51st Avenue, 59th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto North 51st Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North 51st Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Indian School Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto North 55th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 55th Avenue
18
Continue on North 55th Avenue
169 ft
·
16 sec
·
North 55th Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
North 55th Avenue
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. With only one recommended stop, you can easily pace yourself to avoid fatigue during the nearly three-hour trek. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $28 estimate is a baseline; ensuring you are fueled up before hitting the longer 54.5-mile stretches is a smart move. Since the route involves several highway transitions, pay attention to signage when moving between the Nogales–Tucson and Phoenix-Casa Grande highways. Taking advantage of the single planned stop to stretch your legs will make the transition into the busy Maryvale area much more comfortable.
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 71.2 miles from Sahuarita, AZ, or about 1h 18m 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.2 miles or 1h 18m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maryvale, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sahuarita, 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 Sahuarita, AZ
This is one driving day of about 142.3 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sahuarita, 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 71.2 mi from Sahuarita, AZ · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 71.2 miles from Sahuarita, 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
$28.32 one way
$56.64 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $29.91 | $59.81 |
| premium | $5.59 | $31.30 | $62.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.61 | $63.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.7 | 0 | $14.94 | $6.83 |
| Efficient EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.45 | $5.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.9 | 0 | $19.92 | $9.11 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Maryvale, AZ
Afternoon in Maryvale on Sunday
Local time
3:37 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
9 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
2h 37m 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 Sahuarita, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 142.3 miles and takes about 2h 37m 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, Nogales–Tucson Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.2 miles from Sahuarita, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.32 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 is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 142.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.7 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sahuarita, AZ to Maryvale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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