Origin
Black Canyon City, AZ
Late night in Black Canyon City on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
MST
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Black Canyon City, AZ to Maryvale, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
44 mi
71 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Black Canyon City, AZ
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Maryvale, AZ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from the high desert terrain of Black Canyon City to the urban landscape of Maryvale, this 44-mile journey is a straightforward commute. Clocking in at approximately 54 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend about $9 on fuel for the trek, making it an affordable excursion within Arizona’s Desert Southwest region. Since the entire drive stays within the state, you won't need to worry about crossing regional boundaries or complex navigation. It is a practical, no-nonsense path designed for efficiency rather than leisure. Whether you are heading into the valley for errands or work, this drive provides a reliable connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon Freeway | 32.1 mi | 35m |
| West Camelback Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| North Black Canyon Highway | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| South Old Black Canyon Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| North 55th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Palm Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Black Canyon Freeway
— 32.1 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Canyon City, AZ and Maryvale, AZ.
1
Start on East Palm Lane
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Palm Lane
2
Turn left onto South Old Black Canyon Highway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Old Black Canyon Highway
3
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
this road
4
Merge onto I 17
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5
Continue on I 17
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on I 17
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Black Canyon Highway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on I 17
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 203
Toward Camelback Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Black Canyon Highway
10
Turn right onto West Camelback Road
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
West Camelback Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto North 55th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 55th Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
North 55th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Black Canyon City, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 43.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Old Black Canyon Highway
Turn left onto South Old Black Canyon Highway
Navigation decision point
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 17 / Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Merge onto I 17 / Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
39.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward Camelback Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 203
Toward Camelback Road
5
39.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
West Camelback Road
Turn right onto West Camelback Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
43.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
North 55th Avenue
Turn left onto North 55th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.77 one way
$17.53 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $9.28 | $18.55 |
| premium | $5.59 | $9.69 | $19.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Late night in Maryvale on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
31 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
54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 73% of your journey is spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Black Canyon Freeway, which serves as the backbone of this route. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 32.1 miles, allowing you to settle into a consistent pace on the open road. As you transition off the North Black Canyon Highway and onto West Camelback Road, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed interstate travel to a more localized flow. The consistency of the road design makes for a predictable ride, though you should remain alert as the environment changes from the sparse desert outskirts to the denser, developed streets of Maryvale.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.1 mi on Black Canyon Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Black Canyon Freeway and West Camelback Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Old Black Canyon Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Old Black Canyon Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 17 / Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 39.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Maryvale, AZ
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 44 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.1 miles on Black Canyon Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Old Black Canyon Highway): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 17 / Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 39.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maryvale, AZ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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