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Trip from Three Points, AZ to Maryvale, AZ

Drive Time

2h 39m

Distance

132.8 mi

214 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 29m ★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Three Points, AZ, AZ

Three Points, AZ

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Downtown Maryvale, AZ, AZ

Maryvale, AZ

Mikhail Nilov

Trip Overview

The drive from Three Points, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 132.8 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, South Sandario Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.1 miles on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.43 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

66.4 miles from Three Points, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 39m drive with frequent turns across 132.8 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.
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 38.1 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

2,543 ft 1,059 ft

Total Climb

309 ft

Total Descent

1,793 ft

Highest Point

2,543 ft

Elevation Range

1,484 ft

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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 24.6 miles in near North Sandario Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 132.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 24.6 miles (North Sandario Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.1 miles (West Marana Road): Navigation decision point; at 119.2 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

5
24.6 mi into trip | ~36m in | North Sandario Road

Enter roundabout onto North Sandario Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
31.1 mi into trip | ~47m in | West Marana Road

At end of road, turn right onto West Marana Road

Navigation decision point

6
119.2 mi into trip | ~2h 20m 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 slight left lane.
6
121.1 mi into trip | ~2h 22m 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 straight / slight right lanes.
8
129.2 mi into trip | ~2h 31m 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
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway 38.1 mi 38m
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway 36.1 mi 36m
South Sandario Road 18.3 mi 29m
Maricopa Freeway 12 mi 13m
Papago Freeway 9.5 mi 10m
West Ajo Highway 6.3 mi 7m
North Sanders Road 4 mi 6m
North 51st Avenue 2.2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway — 38.1 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on AZ 86

6.3 mi · 7 min · West Ajo Highway
2

Turn left onto South Sandario Road

18 mi · 29 min · South Sandario Road
3

Enter roundabout onto North Sandario Road

94 ft · 4 sec · North Sandario Road
4

Continue on North Sandario Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Sandario Road
5

Turn left onto West Avra Valley Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Avra Valley Road
6

Turn right onto North Sanders Road

4.0 mi · 6 min · North Sanders Road
7

At end of road, turn right onto West Marana Road

0.5 mi · 53 sec · West Marana Road
8

Continue on Marana Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Marana Main Street
9

Enter roundabout onto North Sandario Road

189 ft · 6 sec · North Sandario Road
10

Continue on North Sandario Road

0.3 mi · 59 sec · North Sandario Road
11

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
12

Merge onto I 10

36 mi · 36 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 10

38 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on I 10

12 mi · 13 min · Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

2.0 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 10

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
18

Continue on I 10

4.9 mi · 5 min · Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 139 Toward 51st Avenue, 59th Avenue Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn right onto North 51st Avenue

2.2 mi · 3 min · North 51st Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Turn left onto West Indian School Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Indian School Road
Use the left lane.
22

Turn right onto North 55th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 55th Avenue
23

Continue on North 55th Avenue

169 ft · 16 sec · North 55th Avenue
24

Arrive at destination

North 55th Avenue

Trip Plan

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 66.4 miles from Three Points, AZ, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.1 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 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.4 miles or 1h 24m 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 8m

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 Three Points, 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 Three Points, AZ

This is one driving day of about 132.8 miles and 2h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Three Points, 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 Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway for about 38.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.4 mi from Three Points, AZ · 1h 24m into the drive

Downtown Casa Grande, AZ, AZ

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Casa Grande, AZ

66 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.

Casa Grande, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.4 miles from Three Points, 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

$26.43 one way

$52.86 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $27.91 $55.82
premium $5.59 $29.21 $58.42
diesel $5.64 $29.50 $59.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.8 0 $13.94 $6.37
Efficient EV 33.2 0 $11.62 $5.31
EV Truck/SUV 53.1 0 $18.59 $8.50

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (65% 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 9 hours ago

Origin

Three Points, AZ

Afternoon in Three Points on Sunday

Local time

4:10 PM

MST

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 10 to 28 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 4:12AM PDT until April 12 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 1:30AM MST until April 12 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Destination

Maryvale, AZ

Afternoon in Maryvale on Sunday

Local time

4:10 PM

MST

Current temp

83°F

Mostly Sunny

SSW 5 to 15 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 4:12AM PDT until April 12 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 1:30AM MST until April 12 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Tucson 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.

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 39m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Three Points, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 132.8 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, South Sandario Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.4 miles from Three Points, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.43 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 132.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 24.6 miles (North Sandario Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.1 miles (West Marana Road): Navigation decision point; at 119.2 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Three Points, AZ to Maryvale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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