Trip from Maryvale, AZ to Phoenix, AZ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

16m

Distance

8.1 mi

13 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM

0h 15m ★

6 AM

0h 17m

8 AM

0h 20m

10 AM

0h 18m

12 PM

0h 18m

3 PM

0h 18m

5 PM

0h 20m

8 PM

0h 16m

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

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urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Maryvale, AZ

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seat of Maricopa County, largest city in, and capital of, the State of Arizona, United States

Phoenix, AZ

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Maryvale to downtown Phoenix is a quick, straightforward commute covering just 10.7 miles. You can easily complete this drive in about 20 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight stay. Because the route stays entirely within the Desert Southwest region of Arizona, you won't encounter any major shifts in landscape or climate. Budgeting around $2 for fuel should be more than enough to cover the short distance. Since there are no designated stops required, you have the flexibility to navigate this urban corridor on your own schedule without needing to plan for lengthy travel breaks.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Grand Avenue	4.2 mi	7m
West Indian School Road	2.2 mi	4m
North 55th Avenue	0.5 mi	1m
West Van Buren Street	0.4 mi	1m
North 1st Avenue	0.1 mi	<1m
West Adams Street	0.1 mi	<1m
East Washington Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
North 1st Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Grand Avenue — 4.2 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North 55th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 55th Avenue

Turn left onto West Indian School Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Indian School Road

Turn straight

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Turn slight right onto US 60

0.9 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue

Continue on Grand Avenue

3.3 mi · 6 min · Grand Avenue

Use the left / right / straight lanes.

Turn left onto US 80 Hist

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Van Buren Street

Turn slight right onto North 1st Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · North 1st Avenue

Turn left onto West Adams Street

0.1 mi · 40 sec · West Adams Street

Turn right onto North 1st Street

408 ft · 18 sec · North 1st Street

Turn right onto East Washington Street

453 ft · 15 sec · East Washington Street

Arrive at destination

West Washington Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Indian School Road

Turn left onto West Indian School Road

Navigation decision point

2.9 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

7.8 mi into trip | ~15m in | West Adams Street

Turn left onto West Adams Street

Navigation decision point

8 mi into trip | ~16m in | North 1st Street

Turn right onto North 1st Street

Navigation decision point

8 mi into trip | ~16m in | East Washington Street

Turn right onto East Washington Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.61 one way

$3.23 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$5.36	$1.71	$3.42
premium	$5.59	$1.78	$3.57
diesel	$5.61	$1.79	$3.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	2.4	$0.85	$0.39
Efficient EV	2	$0.71	$0.32
EV Truck/SUV	3.2	$1.13	$0.52

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Maryvale, AZ

Night in Maryvale on Saturday

Local time

9:15 PM

MST

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Blowing Dust Advisory

Blowing Dust Advisory issued April 13 at 1:17PM MST until April 13 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 12 at 7:45PM MST until April 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

Destination

Phoenix, AZ

Night in Phoenix on Saturday

Local time

9:15 PM

MST

Current temp

93°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

13 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

16m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route features a zero percent highway share, you will be navigating city streets exclusively throughout the entire 10.7-mile journey. You will spend your time transitioning between West Indian School Road, Grand Avenue, and West Van Buren Street to reach your destination. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches—not even on West Indian School Road—you should prepare for frequent turns and urban traffic patterns. This path is strictly a local transit experience that demands your full attention to street navigation.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Grand Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 0.5 miles in near West Indian School Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 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 (West Indian School Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (West Adams Street): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving in Phoenix, AZ

Full guide →

Founded 1868

Phoenix is the capital of the state of Arizona, the most populous city in the American Southwest. Warm and sunny winter weather have ensured a thriving tourism industry, and the city has become the region's primary political, cultural, economic, and transportation center. Phoenix is extremely hot and dry in the summertime, so always have sunscreen with you! It had about 1,625,000 residents in 2021, and is the fifth largest city in the United States.

Top landmarks

• Arizona State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Arizona
• Phoenix Art Museum — art museum in Phoenix, Arizona
• St. Mary's Basilica — Roman Catholic church in Phoenix, Arizona

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 16m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Grand Avenue. 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Phoenix, 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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Trip from Maryvale, AZ to Phoenix, AZ

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Maryvale, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Same local time

13 degrees warmer at arrival

16m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Phoenix, AZ

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is this a good trip with kids?

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Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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