If you are planning a trip from Camp Verde to Maryvale, expect a straightforward journey covering 89.2 miles through the heart of the Desert Southwest. You can comfortably complete this 1 hour and 40 minute drive in a single day, as it is designed for efficiency rather than a multi-day excursion. Budget roughly $18 for fuel to get you from the high desert terrain of Camp Verde into the urban landscape of Maryvale. Since the route stays entirely within Arizona, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the transit. It functions perfectly as a direct transit route, offering a seamless transition between these two points without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.6 miles from Camp Verde, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Arizona Veterans Highway
39.4 mi
39m
Black Canyon Freeway
32.1 mi
35m
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi
5m
West Camelback Road
3.7 mi
7m
North Black Canyon Highway
3.4 mi
3m
South Access Road
1.8 mi
2m
West General Crook Trail
1.3 mi
2m
North 55th Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Arizona Veterans Highway
— 39.4 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camp Verde, AZ and Maryvale, AZ.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.5 mi·57 sec·South Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 260
1.3 mi·2 min·West General Crook Trail
3
Turn left onto South Access Road
1.8 mi·2 min·South Access Road
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 17 South
5
Merge onto I 17
39 mi·39 min·Arizona Veterans Highway
6
Continue on I 17
5.8 mi·5 min·Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 17
10 mi·10 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on I 17
3.2 mi·3 min·North Black Canyon Highway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 17
22 mi·24 min·Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 203Toward Camelback RoadUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway
0.1 mi·17 sec·North Black Canyon Highway
12
Turn right onto West Camelback Road
3.7 mi·7 min·West Camelback Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto North 55th Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·North 55th Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
North 55th Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily breeze through the 1 hour and 40 minute duration in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel levels before leaving Camp Verde, as the $18 cost estimate assumes a steady pace. Given that a significant portion of the drive relies on major thoroughfares like the Black Canyon Freeway, try to avoid peak commuting hours if you want to keep your arrival time predictable. Pack snacks and water in the car so you don't feel pressured to pull over, allowing you to maximize your time on the road.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.6 miles from Camp Verde, AZ, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.4 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 20 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.6 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
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 Camp Verde, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Camp Verde, AZ
This is one driving day of about 89.2 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Camp Verde, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Arizona Veterans Highway for about 39.4 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 88.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip|~0m in|AZ 260 / West General Crook Trail
At end of road, turn right onto AZ 260 / West General Crook Trail
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip|~3m in|South Access Road
Turn left onto South Access Road
Navigation decision point
7
84.7 mi into trip|~1h 30m 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
84.9 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|West Camelback Road
Turn right onto West Camelback Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
88.7 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|North 55th Avenue
Turn left onto North 55th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.77 one way
$35.54 round trip
$5.06/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.36
$18.81
$37.61
premium
$5.59
$19.63
$39.27
diesel
$5.61
$19.69
$39.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.8
0
$9.37
$4.28
Efficient EV
22.3
0
$7.81
$3.57
EV Truck/SUV
35.7
0
$12.49
$5.71
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 21, 2026
Origin
Camp Verde, AZ
Late night
in Camp Verde on Tuesday
Local time
2:22 AM
MST
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Maryvale, AZ
Late night
in Maryvale on Tuesday
Local time
2:22 AM
MST
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 10:32AM PDT until April 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 40m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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.
Montezuma Castle National Monument
National Monument
Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff...
Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary ro...
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 experience that transitions from open desert stretches to busier metro corridors. You will spend about 36% of your time on highways, utilizing a combination of the Arizona Veterans Highway, the Black Canyon Freeway, and the Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway to navigate the terrain. Your longest uninterrupted segment occurs on the Arizona Veterans Highway, which accounts for 39.4 miles of the journey. The road character shifts as you progress, starting with more open highway driving before funneling into the denser traffic patterns near your destination. It is a functional, fast-paced drive that requires your full attention as the environment changes from rural stretches to the metropolitan area.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.4 mi on Arizona Veterans Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near AZ 260 / West General Crook Trail.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (AZ 260 / West General Crook Trail): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (South Access Road): Navigation decision point; at 84.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.4 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway. 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 0.5 miles (AZ 260 / West General Crook Trail): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (South Access Road): Navigation decision point; at 84.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Montezuma Castle National Monument and Tuzigoot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maryvale, AZ before heading back.
