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Trip from Tubac, AZ to Maryvale, AZ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 5m

Distance

166.7 mi

268 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 54m ★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m

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

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urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Maryvale, AZ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tubac, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 166.7 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Calle Iglesia, Burruel Street, Plaza Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.21 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

83.3 miles from Tubac, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 166.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 5m drive with frequent turns across 166.7 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.
Calle Iglesia 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 Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Tubac, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is easy. At 3h 5m 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 Tubac, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Calle Iglesia — —
Burruel Street — —
Plaza Road — —
East Frontage Road — —
Nogales–Tucson Highway — —
I 10 West — —
South Freeway — —
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Calle Iglesia — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Luger Lane

66 ft · 5 sec · Luger Lane
2

Turn right onto Calle Iglesia

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Calle Iglesia
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Burruel Street

187 ft · 12 sec · Burruel Street
4

Turn left onto Plaza Road

0.2 mi · 1 min · Plaza Road
5

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Frontage Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Frontage Road
6

Turn right

469 ft · 14 sec
7

Take the ramp right

0.4 mi · 53 sec
8

Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway

41 mi · 46 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix

0.6 mi · 49 sec · I 10 West: Phoenix
10

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

5.4 mi · 6 min · South Freeway
11

Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
12

Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway

51 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
13

Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

38 mi · 38 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
14

Continue on Maricopa Freeway

12 mi · 13 min · Maricopa Freeway
15

Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
16

Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway

2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
17

Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
18

Continue on Papago Freeway

4.9 mi · 5 min · Papago Freeway
19

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

0.4 mi · 56 sec · 51st Avenue, 59th Avenue
20

Turn right onto North 51st Avenue

2.2 mi · 3 min · North 51st Avenue
21

Turn left onto West Indian School Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Indian School Road
22

Turn right onto North 55th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 55th Avenue
23

Continue on North 55th Avenue

171 ft · 17 sec · North 55th Avenue
24

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 83.3 miles from Tubac, AZ, or about 1h 32m 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 37 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 83.3 miles or 1h 32m 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 31m

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 Tubac, 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 Tubac, AZ

This is one driving day of about 166.7 miles and 3h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Tubac, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 83.3 mi from Tubac, AZ · 1h 32m into the drive

valley in Arizona, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Avra Valley, AZ

83 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

South Tucson, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Avra Valley, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 83.3 miles from Tubac, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Tumacácori National Historical Park

Tumacácori National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Tumacácori sits at a cultural crossroads in the Santa Cruz River valley. Here O’odham, Yaqui, and Apache people met and mingled with European Jesuit and Franciscan missionaries, settlers, and soldiers...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10
View on nps.gov
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

National Monument

An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 109.2
View on nps.gov
Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park

National Park

Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are pr...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour $25 near mile 46
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.21 one way

$66.42 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $35.14 $70.29
premium $5.59 $36.69 $73.39
diesel $5.61 $36.81 $73.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50 0 $17.50 $8.00
Efficient EV 41.7 0 $14.59 $6.67
EV Truck/SUV 66.7 0 $23.34 $10.67

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Tubac, AZ

Afternoon in Tubac on Friday

Local time

1:49 PM

MST

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maryvale, AZ

Afternoon in Maryvale on Friday

Local time

1:49 PM

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

8 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

3h 5m 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 Tubac, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 166.7 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Calle Iglesia, Burruel Street, Plaza Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 83.3 miles from Tubac, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.21 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.

The drive from Tubac, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is easy. At 3h 5m 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 Tubac, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Tubac, AZ to Maryvale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Tumacácori National Historical Park, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Saguaro National Park.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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