Spanning 114.5 miles, this journey from Tortolita to Maryvale takes approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes to complete. Since you will be navigating exclusively on local roads without any highway stretches, this route is best approached as a straightforward day trip. You can expect to spend around $23 on fuel for the entire distance. Both your origin in Tortolita and your destination in Maryvale are situated within the Desert Southwest, meaning the climate and terrain remain consistent throughout. Because there are no mandatory stops required by the road design, you have the flexibility to complete the drive in one go without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.2 miles from Tortolita, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 114.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that stays off the interstate system entirely. You will spend your time navigating through West Naranja Drive, North La Cholla Boulevard, and West Tangerine Road, which keeps the pace moderate and focused. With a 0% highway share, this route requires more active attention than a typical freeway cruise. The character of the road is defined by its local nature, offering a consistent feel as you transition between these specific surface streets. Since there is no single longest stretch of highway, the drive maintains a steady, rhythmic pace throughout the entire 114.5-mile journey.
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.
West Naranja Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tortolita, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tortolita, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Naranja Drive
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North La Cholla Boulevard
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West Tangerine Road
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North Casa Grande Highway
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Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Maricopa Freeway
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Papago Freeway
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Longest stretch:
West Naranja Drive
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tortolita, AZ and Maryvale, AZ.
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Start on the route
20 ft·4 sec·the route
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Continue on West Naranja Drive
0.3 mi·49 sec·West Naranja Drive
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Turn left onto North La Cholla Boulevard
1.0 mi·1 min·North La Cholla Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Tangerine Road
8.9 mi·14 min·West Tangerine Road
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Turn right onto North Casa Grande Highway
0.2 mi·14 sec·North Casa Grande Highway
6
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi·34 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
40 mi·40 min·Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
8
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38 mi·38 min·Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
9
Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi·13 min·Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.0 mi·2 min·Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.7 mi·3 min·Papago Freeway
12
Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
0.5 mi·36 sec·Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
13
Continue on Papago Freeway
4.9 mi·5 min·Papago Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward 51st Avenue, 59th Avenue
0.4 mi·56 sec·51st Avenue, 59th Avenue
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Turn right onto North 51st Avenue
2.2 mi·3 min·North 51st Avenue
16
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
0.5 mi·1 min·West Indian School Road
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Turn right onto North 55th Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·North 55th Avenue
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Continue on North 55th Avenue
171 ft·17 sec·North 55th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the local nature of these roads, plan for a departure that avoids peak neighborhood traffic to keep your travel time closer to the 2-hour and 9-minute estimate. Because the route consists entirely of surface streets, prioritize keeping your fuel tank topped off before you head out, as you won't have the convenience of frequent highway service plazas. The $23 fuel estimate is a solid baseline, but local traffic patterns may affect your actual consumption. Since this is a relatively short trip without scheduled stops, you have the advantage of total flexibility to pace your own breaks whenever you see fit. Always keep an eye on your navigation system, as the turn-heavy layout requires frequent adjustments compared to a standard highway haul.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.2 miles from Tortolita, AZ, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
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 25 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.2 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
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 Tortolita, 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 Tortolita, AZ
This is one driving day of about 114.5 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Tortolita, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.2 mi from Tortolita, AZ
· 1h 4m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.81 one way
$45.62 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$24.14
$48.28
premium
$5.59
$25.20
$50.41
diesel
$5.61
$25.28
$50.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.4
0
$12.02
$5.50
Efficient EV
28.6
0
$10.02
$4.58
EV Truck/SUV
45.8
0
$16.03
$7.33
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Tortolita, AZ
Morning
in Tortolita on Saturday
Local time
6:51 AM
MST
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Maryvale, AZ
Morning
in Maryvale on Saturday
Local time
6:51 AM
MST
Current temp
93°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
37 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 9m 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 Tortolita, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 114.5 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Naranja Drive, North La Cholla Boulevard, West Tangerine Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.2 miles from Tortolita, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.81 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.
The drive from Tortolita, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tortolita, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tortolita, AZ to Maryvale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
