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Trip from Guadalupe, AZ to Maryvale, AZ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

31m

Distance

20.4 mi

33 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Guadalupe, AZ

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urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Maryvale, AZ

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Trip Overview

Spanning 20.4 miles, this quick trip from Guadalupe to Maryvale is a straightforward journey across the Desert Southwest. You can expect to spend about 31 minutes on the road, making it an ideal candidate for a one-day excursion. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, the drive is quite economical for local travel. Because the duration is relatively short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a local appointment, the trip is efficient and easy to manage.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Papago Freeway 9.5 mi 10m
Maricopa Freeway 2.5 mi 2m
North 51st Avenue 2.2 mi 3m
North 55th Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
West Indian School Road 0.5 mi 1m
Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel 0.5 mi <1m
West Baseline Road 0.2 mi <1m
South Avenida Del Yaqui 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Papago Freeway — 9.5 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Guadalupe, AZ and Maryvale, AZ.

1

Start on this road

0.1 mi · 46 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn right

144 ft · 16 sec
3

Turn left onto East Calle Gloria

235 ft · 12 sec · East Calle Gloria
4

At end of road, turn right onto South Avenida Del Yaqui

0.2 mi · 36 sec · South Avenida Del Yaqui
5

Continue on South Priest Drive

0.2 mi · 33 sec · South Priest Drive
6

Turn left onto West Baseline Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · West Baseline Road
Use the left lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix, Globe
8

Keep slight left at fork

1.6 mi · 3 min
Toward I 10 West, US 60 West: Broadway Road
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 10 West: Phoenix Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 10; US 60

2.5 mi · 2 min · Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

2.0 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 10

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
16

Continue on I 10

4.9 mi · 5 min · Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 139 Toward 51st Avenue, 59th Avenue Use the slight right lane.
18

Turn right onto North 51st Avenue

2.2 mi · 3 min · North 51st Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Turn left onto West Indian School Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Indian School Road
Use the left lane.
20

Turn right onto North 55th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 55th Avenue
21

Continue on North 55th Avenue

169 ft · 16 sec · North 55th Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

North 55th Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | South Avenida Del Yaqui

At end of road, turn right onto South Avenida Del Yaqui

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

6
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | West Baseline Road

Turn left onto West Baseline Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West, US 60 West: Broadway Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 10 West, US 60 West: Broadway Road
7
3.1 mi into trip | ~7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Phoenix

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
8
16.8 mi into trip | ~24m 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

$4.06 one way

$8.13 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $4.30 $8.60
premium $5.59 $4.49 $8.98
diesel $5.61 $4.50 $9.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.1 0 $2.14 $0.98
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.78 $0.82
EV Truck/SUV 8.2 0 $2.86 $1.31

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Guadalupe, AZ

Late night in Guadalupe on Tuesday

Local time

2:24 AM

MST

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maryvale, AZ

Late night in Maryvale on Tuesday

Local time

2:24 AM

MST

Current temp

93°F

Sunny

SW 5 mph 0% chance 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

31 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

31m 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 mixed-profile route balances high-speed transit with local navigation. Approximately 59% of your time will be spent on highways, specifically utilizing the Papago Freeway and the Maricopa Freeway before transitioning to North 51st Avenue. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along the Papago Freeway, which covers 9.5 miles of the total distance. Expect the feel of the road to shift as you move from the freeway environment into the urban street landscape of Maryvale. It is a functional drive that prioritizes speed and direct access over leisurely winding paths.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on Papago Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 0.2 miles in near South Avenida Del Yaqui.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 20.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Avenida Del Yaqui): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles (West Baseline Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Starting in Guadalupe, AZ

Full guide →

Founded 1900

Guadalupe is a city in the Greater Phoenix region of Arizona.

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 31m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on Papago Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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: at 0.2 miles (South Avenida Del Yaqui): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles (West Baseline Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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