Trip from Thatcher, AZ to Maryvale, AZ

Drive Time

3h 42m

Distance

171.3 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Thatcher, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 171.3 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Globe-Lordsburg Highway, East Center Street, East Ash Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.39 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

85.7 miles from Thatcher, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 42m drive with frequent turns across 171.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Globe-Lordsburg Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Globe-Lordsburg Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Center Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Ash Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Hill Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Oak Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Broad Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 60	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Live Oak Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Globe-Lordsburg Highway — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on West Main Street

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Continue on Globe-Lordsburg Highway

3

Continue on East Center Street

4

Continue on East Ash Street

5

Turn right onto South Hill Street

6

Turn left onto East Oak Street

7

Turn right onto North Broad Street

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Continue on North Broad Street

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Continue on US 60

10

Continue on West Live Oak Street

11

Continue on Phoenix–Globe Highway

12

Continue on Superstition Freeway

13

Keep slight left to continue on I 10 North

14

Merge slight left onto Maricopa Freeway

15

Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

16

Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

17

Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

18

Continue on Papago Freeway

19

Take the exit slight right toward 51st Avenue, 59th Avenue

20

Turn right onto North 51st Avenue

21

Turn left onto West Indian School Road

22

Turn right onto North 55th Avenue

23

Continue on North 55th Avenue

24

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 85.7 miles from Thatcher, AZ, or about 1h 51m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85.7 miles or 1h 51m 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 2m

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 Thatcher, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Thatcher, AZ

This is one driving day of about 171.3 miles and 3h 42m.

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

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Queen Creek, AZ

86 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85.7 mi from Thatcher, AZ

Queen Creek, AZ

Fuel and coffee

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

Queen Creek, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85.7 miles from Thatcher, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.95	$33.39	$66.78
midgrade	$5.34	$36.00	$72.00
premium	$5.57	$37.54	$75.08
diesel	$6.37	$42.93	$85.87

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 59.9 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Thatcher, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 171.3 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Globe-Lordsburg Highway, East Center Street, East Ash Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 85.7 miles from Thatcher, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.39 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.

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