Spanning 141.7 miles across the Desert Southwest, this trip from Bylas to Maryvale takes approximately 3 hours and 4 minutes of drive time. Because the journey is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $28 on fuel, making this a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two Arizona points. The route transitions from the rural environment of Bylas toward the urban landscape of Maryvale. It is a straightforward trek that serves its purpose well for those looking to move efficiently across the region.
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
70.8 miles from Bylas, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Phoenix–Globe Highway
42.9 mi
55m
Globe-Lordsburg Highway
41.9 mi
51m
Superstition Freeway
27.1 mi
31m
Papago Freeway
9.5 mi
10m
Maricopa Freeway
4.9 mi
5m
US 60
4.5 mi
8m
East Ash Street
2.3 mi
4m
North 51st Avenue
2.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Phoenix–Globe Highway
— 42.9 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bylas, AZ and Maryvale, AZ.
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Start on Indian Route 105
485 ft·22 sec·Indian Route 105
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Turn right
0.1 mi·27 sec
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At end of road, turn right onto US 70
42 mi·51 min·Globe-Lordsburg Highway
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Continue on US 70; AZ 77
2.3 mi·4 min·East Ash Street
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Turn right onto South Hill Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·South Hill Street
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
366 ft·11 sec·East Oak Street
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
0.5 mi·53 sec·North Broad Street
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Continue on US 60
1.4 mi·2 min·North Broad Street
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Continue on US 60
4.0 mi·7 min·US 60
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Continue on US 60
1.9 mi·3 min·West Live Oak Street
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Continue on US 60
43 mi·55 min·Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist
27 mi·31 min·Superstition Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 60
0.6 mi·38 sec·US 60
Toward I 10 North
14
Merge onto I 10; US 60
4.9 mi·5 min·Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
2.0 mi·2 min·Papago Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
2.7 mi·3 min·Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 10
0.5 mi·36 sec·Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on I 10
4.9 mi·5 min·Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 139Toward 51st Avenue, 59th AvenueUse the slight right lane.
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Turn right onto North 51st Avenue
2.2 mi·3 min·North 51st Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
0.5 mi·1 min·West Indian School Road
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto North 55th Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·North 55th Avenue
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Continue on North 55th Avenue
169 ft·16 sec·North 55th Avenue
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Arrive at destination
North 55th Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a 3-hour journey, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though planning for one strategic stop will help you stay refreshed. Keep in mind that the majority of your time is spent on regional highways, so ensure your vehicle is fueled up before leaving Bylas to stay within your $28 gas budget. Because the route concludes in the busy Maryvale area, consider checking local traffic patterns on the Superstition Freeway before you hit the road to avoid unnecessary delays. Use your single planned stop to break up the drive, as the transition from rural desert roads to urban freeways can be more taxing than the mileage suggests.
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 70.8 miles from Bylas, AZ, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.9 miles.
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 31 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.8 miles or 1h 35m 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 Bylas, 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 Bylas, AZ
This is one driving day of about 141.7 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Bylas, 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.
The longest stretch is on Phoenix–Globe Highway for about 42.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 122.6 and 138 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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122.6 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|US 60
Keep slight left at fork onto US 60 toward I 10 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 10 North
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123.2 mi into trip|~2h 39m in|I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway
Merge onto I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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128 mi into trip|~2h 45m in|I 10 / Papago Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
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130 mi into trip|~2h 47m in|I 10 / Papago Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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138 mi into trip|~2h 56m in
Take the exit toward 51st Avenue, 59th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 139
Toward 51st Avenue, 59th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.23 one way
$56.46 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$29.87
$59.75
premium
$5.59
$31.19
$62.38
diesel
$5.61
$31.29
$62.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.5
0
$14.88
$6.80
Efficient EV
35.4
0
$12.40
$5.67
EV Truck/SUV
56.7
0
$19.84
$9.07
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Bylas, AZ
Late night
in Bylas on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
MST
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Maryvale, AZ
Late night
in Maryvale on Sunday
Local time
12:47 AM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
87°F
Superior, AZ
71 mi in
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
4 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 4m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...
21 mi from route
~54 min detour
$10
near mile 58.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving profile that blends various road types as you transition from the Globe-Lordsburg Highway onto the Phoenix–Globe Highway and eventually the Superstition Freeway. With a highway share of 33%, you will experience a balance between local transit and faster freeway travel. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 42.9 miles on the Phoenix–Globe Highway. The personality of this drive shifts from open, expansive desert roads to the higher-traffic flow of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Navigating these changes requires you to remain alert as the road evolves from a steady regional corridor into a more congested freeway environment.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.9 mi on Phoenix–Globe Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 122.6 miles in near US 60.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 141.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 122.6 miles (US 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 123.2 miles (I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 128 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 141.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.9 miles on Phoenix–Globe Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Maryvale, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 122.6 miles (US 60): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 123.2 miles (I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 128 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Tonto National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Maryvale, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
