Origin
Whetstone, AZ
Evening in Whetstone on Sunday
Local time
5:54 PM
MST
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whetstone, AZ to Maryvale, AZ
Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
167.1 mi
269 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 50m
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6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whetstone, AZ
András Nyemczovszky
Maryvale, AZ
Mikhail Nilov
Trip Overview
The drive from Whetstone, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 167.1 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Casa del Rio Drive, Highway 90, I 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.26 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
83.6 miles from Whetstone, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 1m drive with frequent turns across 167.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Casa del Rio 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Whetstone, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is easy. At 3h 1m 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 Whetstone, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Casa del Rio Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tucson-Benson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Maricopa Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Casa del Rio Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whetstone, AZ and Maryvale, AZ.
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Start on West Casa del Rio Drive
0.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Casa del Rio Drive
2
Continue on West Casa del Rio Drive
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
West Casa del Rio Drive
3
Turn right onto South State Highway 90
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Highway 90
4
Turn left onto I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 10, Tuscon, South Tuscon
5
Merge slight left onto Tucson-Benson Highway
41 mi
·
43 min
·
Tucson-Benson Highway
6
Continue on South Freeway
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
South Freeway
7
Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
51 mi
·
51 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
9
Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38 mi
·
38 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
10
Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Maricopa Freeway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Papago Freeway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Papago Freeway
13
Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
14
Continue on Papago Freeway
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Papago Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward 51st Avenue, 59th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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51st Avenue, 59th Avenue
16
Turn right onto North 51st Avenue
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North 51st Avenue
17
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Indian School Road
18
Turn right onto North 55th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 55th Avenue
19
Continue on North 55th Avenue
171 ft
·
17 sec
·
North 55th Avenue
20
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 83.6 miles from Whetstone, AZ, or about 1h 30m 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.6 miles or 1h 30m 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 29m
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 Whetstone, 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 Whetstone, AZ
This is one driving day of about 167.1 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Whetstone, 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 83.6 mi from Whetstone, AZ · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 83.6 miles from Whetstone, 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
$33.26 one way
$66.51 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.34 | $35.12 | $70.23 |
| premium | $5.59 | $36.76 | $73.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.12 | $74.25 |
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: 58.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.55 | $8.02 |
| Efficient EV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.62 | $6.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.39 | $10.69 |
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.
Destination
Maryvale, AZ
Evening in Maryvale on Sunday
Local time
5:54 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
13 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 1m 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 Whetstone, AZ to Maryvale, AZ covers 167.1 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Casa del Rio Drive, Highway 90, I 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.6 miles from Whetstone, AZ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.26 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 Whetstone, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is easy. At 3h 1m 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 Whetstone, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Whetstone, AZ to Maryvale, AZ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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