Origin
Florence, AZ
Afternoon in Florence on Sunday
Local time
3:04 PM
MST
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florence, AZ to Maricopa, AZ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
48.1 mi
77 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
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florence, AZ
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Maricopa, AZ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Florence, AZ to Maricopa, AZ covers 48.1 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Casa Blanca Road, Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, Florence-Coolidge Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.3 miles on West Casa Blanca Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Casa Blanca Road | 10.3 mi | 18m |
| Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| Florence-Coolidge Highway | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Junction I-10-Mesa Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| Maricopa Road | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| North John Wayne Parkway | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Casa Blanca Road
— 10.3 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence, AZ and Maricopa, AZ.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Enter roundabout onto AZ 287
107 ft
·
1 sec
·
Florence-Coolidge Highway
3
Continue on AZ 287
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Florence-Coolidge Highway
4
Continue on AZ 87
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
5
Turn left onto AZ 387
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
6
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 387
520 ft
·
10 sec
·
Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
8
Merge onto I 10
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 175
Toward AZ 587 North: Chandler, Gilbert
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto AZ 587
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
AZ 587
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto BIA 1
10 mi
·
18 min
·
West Casa Blanca Road
12
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 347
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Maricopa Road
13
Continue on AZ 347
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North John Wayne Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
AZ 347
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 24 miles from Florence, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 32.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
AZ 287 / Florence-Coolidge Highway
Enter roundabout onto AZ 287 / Florence-Coolidge Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
22.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway
Navigation decision point
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Merge onto I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
32.3 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward AZ 587 North: Chandler, Gilbert
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 175
Toward AZ 587 North: Chandler, Gilbert
6
32.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
AZ 587
Turn right onto AZ 587
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.58 one way
$19.16 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| premium | $5.59 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 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 | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
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
Afternoon in Maricopa on Sunday
Local time
3:04 PM
MST
Current temp
57°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
32 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 7m 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?
48.1 mi in 1h 7m — 34% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: West Casa Blanca Road.
34% 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: 10.3 mi on West Casa Blanca Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.8 miles in near AZ 287 / Florence-Coolidge 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 1h 7m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (AZ 287 / Florence-Coolidge Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.8 miles (AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Florence, AZ to Maricopa, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Gilbert along the way.
Gilbert
32.3 mi in
|
~41m
About the Cities
Starting in Florence, AZ
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Second Pinal County Courthouse — courthouse located at Pinal and 12th streets in Florence, Pinal County, 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 7m. Total distance: 48.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on West Casa Blanca Road. 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 0.8 miles (AZ 287 / Florence-Coolidge Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.8 miles (AZ 387 / Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway): Navigation decision point; at 23.2 miles (I 10 / Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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