Origin
Gila Bend, AZ
Late night in Gila Bend on Tuesday
Local time
2:02 AM
MST
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gila Bend, AZ to Maryvale, 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 22m
Distance
64.2 mi
103 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gila Bend, AZ
Irina Balashova
Maryvale, AZ
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Gila Bend to Maryvale, you are looking at a direct 64.2-mile journey through the heart of the Desert Southwest. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 22 minutes behind the wheel for this straightforward trip. Since the drive is quite compact, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops along the way. Budget roughly $13 for fuel to complete the transit between these two Arizona locations. Because both points are situated within the same desert region, you will experience consistent arid terrain throughout the entire trek.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State Highway 85 | 28.1 mi | 32m |
| Papago Freeway | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| South Oglesby Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| North 59th Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Pima Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Papago Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Arizona State Highway 85
— 28.1 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gila Bend, AZ and Maryvale, AZ.
1
Start on North Martin Avenue
169 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Martin Avenue
2
Turn left onto I 8 Bus; AZ 85; US 80 Hist
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Pima Street
3
Continue on AZ 85
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
4
Turn left onto AZ 85
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on AZ 85
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Arizona State Highway 85
6
Continue on AZ 85; US 80 Hist
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
7
Continue on AZ 85
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Oglesby Road
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 10
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 10
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 137
Toward 67th Avenue, 59th Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on West Papago Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Papago Freeway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto North 59th Avenue
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North 59th Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto West Campbell Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Campbell Avenue
15
Turn right onto North 55th Avenue
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 55th Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
North 55th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Gila Bend, 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 0 and 59.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 8 Bus; AZ 85; US 80 Hist / East Pima Street
Turn left onto I 8 Bus; AZ 85; US 80 Hist / East Pima Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
AZ 85 / Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
Turn left onto AZ 85 / Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
35 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: Phoenix
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 10 East: Phoenix
5
35.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 10 / Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward 67th 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 137
Toward 67th Avenue, 59th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.79 one way
$25.58 round trip
$5.06/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.36 | $13.54 | $27.07 |
| premium | $5.59 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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 Tuesday
Local time
2:02 AM
MST
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 0 to 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 10:32AM PDT until April 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
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
10 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 22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 64% of your journey spent on high-speed routes. You will navigate using Arizona State Highway 85, the Papago Freeway, and the Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 28.1 miles on Arizona State Highway 85, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm. As you transition from the smaller highway segments onto the major freeways, the character of the drive shifts from open desert transit to a more urban interstate experience. It is a functional, efficient route designed to get you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.1 mi on Arizona State Highway 85.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Arizona State Highway 85 and Papago Freeway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near I 8 Bus; AZ 85; US 80 Hist / East Pima Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (I 8 Bus; AZ 85; US 80 Hist / East Pima Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (AZ 85 / Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 1h 22m. Total distance: 64.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.1 miles on Arizona State Highway 85. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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: near the start (I 8 Bus; AZ 85; US 80 Hist / East Pima Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (AZ 85 / Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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