Origin
Eloy, AZ
Late night in Eloy on Tuesday
Local time
1:57 AM
MST
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eloy, AZ to Maricopa, AZ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
50 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eloy, AZ
András Nyemczovszky
Maricopa, AZ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Traveling between Eloy and Maricopa is a quick, straightforward journey through the Desert Southwest that covers 50 miles in about 1 hour and 2 minutes. Because this is a short trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $10 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. You will primarily navigate via the Casa Grande-Tucson Highway, the Phoenix Bypass Route, and the South John Wayne Parkway. Since both cities are located within the same region, the drive maintains a consistent desert landscape throughout. This route is ideal for travelers looking for a no-fuss connection between these two Arizona hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Bypass Route | 16.8 mi | 16m |
| South John Wayne Parkway | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| Casa Grande-Tucson Highway | 8.6 mi | 8m |
| Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Stanfield Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| South Sunshine Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North John Wayne Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Arizona Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phoenix Bypass Route
— 16.8 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eloy, AZ and Maricopa, AZ.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Frontier Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Frontier Street
3
Turn right onto South Sunshine Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sunshine Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward 10 West: Phoenix
5
Merge onto I 10
8.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 199
Toward I 8 West: San Diego
7
Continue on I 8
17 mi
·
16 min
·
Phoenix Bypass Route
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 161
Toward Stanfield
9
Turn right onto BIA 42
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Stanfield Road
10
Turn left onto AZ 84
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
11
Continue on AZ 84
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
Arizona Drive
12
Continue on AZ 84
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
13
Turn right onto AZ 347
13 mi
·
15 min
·
South John Wayne Parkway
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on AZ 347
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
North John Wayne Parkway
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
AZ 347
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Eloy, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 36.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward 10 West: Phoenix
Navigation decision point
Toward 10 West: Phoenix
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Merge onto I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 8 West: San Diego
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 199
Toward I 8 West: San Diego
5
27.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Stanfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 161
Toward Stanfield
6
36.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
AZ 347 / South John Wayne Parkway
Turn right onto AZ 347 / South John Wayne Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.96 one way
$19.92 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| premium | $5.59 | $11.01 | $22.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Maricopa, AZ
Late night in Maricopa on Tuesday
Local time
1:57 AM
MST
Current temp
85°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
5 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
1h 2m 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 turn-heavy local drive as you transition between these desert communities. While about 27% of your travel occurs on highways, the remainder of the route requires more active navigation through local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch lasts 16.8 miles while on the Phoenix Bypass Route, offering a brief period of steady driving. The character of the road shifts frequently, requiring you to remain alert as you move from highway speeds to local traffic patterns. It is not a monotonous interstate slog, but rather a series of connected segments that keep the driving experience engaging.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on Phoenix Bypass Route.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
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 1h 2m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Eloy, AZ to Maricopa, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Stanfield along the way.
Stanfield
27.6 mi in
|
~29m
About the Cities
Starting in Eloy, AZ
Full guide →Eloy is a town located in South Central Arizona.
Arriving in Maricopa, AZ
Full guide →Founded 2003
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 1h 2m. Total distance: 50 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on Phoenix Bypass Route. 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 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 10 / Casa Grande-Tucson Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Casa Grande Ruins 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 Maricopa, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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