Maricopa, AZ Road Trips

Drivers starting from Maricopa, AZ have 9 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Desert Southwest. Most drives stay under 81 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Maricopa, AZ spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.

city in the Gila River Valley in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

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Trip Routes

20

Longest Drive

190 mi

San Luis, AZ

Quickest Drive

35m

Chandler, AZ

Plan Around Maricopa, AZ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Maricopa, AZ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

San Luis, AZ to Maricopa, AZ 190 mi · 3h 24m Show Low, AZ to Maricopa, AZ 187.7 mi · 3h 58m Yuma, AZ to Maricopa, AZ 171.8 mi · 3h Gold Camp, AZ to Maricopa, AZ 69.3 mi · 1h 37m

Continue From Maricopa, AZ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Maricopa, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ 178.7 mi · 3h 16m Maricopa, AZ to Dudleyville, AZ 110.5 mi · 2h 38m Maricopa, AZ to Catalina Foothills, AZ 105.3 mi · 1h 57m Maricopa, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ 101.3 mi · 1h 54m

Trips from Maricopa, AZ

Maricopa, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ

178.7 mi 3h 16m

Maricopa, AZ to Dudleyville, AZ

110.5 mi 2h 38m

Maricopa, AZ to Catalina Foothills, AZ

105.3 mi 1h 57m

Maricopa, AZ to Oro Valley, AZ

101.3 mi 1h 54m

Maricopa, AZ to Buckeye, AZ

70.7 mi 1h 27m

Maricopa, AZ to El Mirage, AZ

60.6 mi 1h 17m

Maricopa, AZ to Scottsdale, AZ

37.3 mi 49m

Maricopa, AZ to Phoenix, AZ

34.7 mi 45m

Maricopa, AZ to Tempe, AZ

30.8 mi 42m

Driving from Maricopa, AZ

Expect an average of 81 miles and about 1h 38m behind the wheel when leaving Maricopa, AZ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 179 miles (3h 16m), while the shortest is just 31 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Maricopa, AZ most often head toward Flagstaff, AZ (178.7 mi, 3h 16m), Dudleyville, AZ (110.5 mi, 2h 38m), Catalina Foothills, AZ (105.3 mi, 1h 57m), Oro Valley, AZ (101.3 mi, 1h 54m), and Buckeye, AZ (70.7 mi, 1h 27m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in AZ currently averages around $4.95 per gallon. For the typical 81-mile trip from Maricopa, AZ, budget about $16 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 9 mapped routes leaving Maricopa, AZ and 11 routes heading into Maricopa, AZ, covering 20 total connections. Distances range from 31 to 179 miles.

The longest mapped route from Maricopa, AZ covers 179 miles and takes approximately 3h 16m. Shorter options start at just 31 miles.

The average route from Maricopa, AZ runs about 81 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 38m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.95/gallon for regular), the average 81-mile trip from Maricopa, AZ costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Maricopa, AZ include Flagstaff, AZ, Dudleyville, AZ, Catalina Foothills, AZ and Oro Valley, AZ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.