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Trip from Maryvale, AZ to Pinon, AZ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 51m
Distance
300.7 mi
484 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$61
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 39m
★
6 AM
5h 52m
8 AM
6h 18m
10 AM
6h 1m
12 PM
5h 58m
3 PM
6h 2m
5 PM
6h 17m
8 PM
5h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maryvale, AZ
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Pinon, AZ
András Nyemczovszky
Trip Overview
Maryvale to Pinon is 300.7 miles and takes about 5h 51m via Arizona Veterans Highway, Purple Heart Trail, and Winslow–Kayenta Highway, with a fuel budget near $62 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Arizona's Desert Southwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout its 300.7 miles. With a recommended one-day drive time, it's a straightforward trip for those looking to cover ground efficiently. Plan for primarily surface roads, making it a good option if you prefer a less highway-intensive experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
150.4 miles from Maryvale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Veterans Highway | 90.6 mi | 1h 31m |
| Purple Heart Trail | 61.4 mi | 1h 2m |
| Winslow–Kayenta Highway | 55.8 mi | 1h 4m |
| Black Canyon Freeway | 36 mi | 39m |
| Navajo Route 8031 | 15 mi | 36m |
| Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| Hopi Route 4 | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| BIA 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Arizona Veterans Highway
— 90.6 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale, AZ and Pinon, AZ.
1
Start on North 55th Avenue
0.5 mi
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1 min
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North 55th Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
3.8 mi
·
7 min
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West Indian School Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto North Black Canyon Highway
406 ft
·
10 sec
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North Black Canyon Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 17 North: Flagstaff
5
Merge onto I 17
36 mi
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39 min
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Black Canyon Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 17
8.9 mi
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9 min
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Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 17
13 mi
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13 min
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Arizona Veterans Highway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 17
77 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
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Arizona Veterans Highway
9
Continue on I 17; AZ 89A
0.6 mi
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43 sec
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Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
11
Merge onto I 40
61 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward AZ 87 North: Second Mesa
13
Turn left onto AZ 87; US 66 Hist
39 mi
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45 min
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Winslow–Kayenta Highway
14
Continue on AZ 87
4.1 mi
·
4 min
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AZ 87
15
Continue on AZ 87
17 mi
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19 min
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Winslow–Kayenta Highway
16
At end of road, turn left onto AZ 264
4.8 mi
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5 min
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Arizona State Highway 264
17
Turn right onto BIA 4
6.5 mi
·
8 min
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BIA 4
18
Continue on H4
8.7 mi
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11 min
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Hopi Route 4
19
Continue on N8029
1.7 mi
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2 min
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Navajo Route 8029
20
Turn right onto N8031
15 mi
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36 min
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Navajo Route 8031
21
Turn straight onto BIA 4
0.3 mi
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41 sec
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BIA 4
22
Continue on N4
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Navajo Route 4
23
Turn left onto N8030
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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Navajo Route 8030
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
N8030
Trip Plan
Since this trip is under six hours and recommended for a single day, you have the flexibility to depart when it suits you. Leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to complete the 300.7-mile drive. The longest stretch without a break is 90.6 miles, so plan a stop accordingly. Given the $62 estimated fuel cost, ensure your tank is full before departing Maryvale, as services might be spaced out on the surface road sections. There's only one recommended stop, so pack snacks and drinks to stay comfortable.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 150.4 miles from Maryvale, AZ, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 66 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150.4 miles or 2h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pinon, AZ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Maryvale, AZ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Maryvale, AZ
This is one driving day of about 300.7 miles and 5h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Maryvale, AZ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Arizona Veterans Highway for about 90.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 150.4 miles from Maryvale, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Arizona Veterans Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Sunset Point Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
McGuireville Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
McGuireville Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Meteor Crater Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Meteor Crater Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Hurricane Harbor Phoenix
3.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Near the start, ~9 min detour
First break
3.6 mi from route
~9 min detour
Glendale, Arizona
Hours: Closed
+16232012000
Visit websiteOut of Africa Wildlife Park
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~11 min detour
Early stretch
4.4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Camp Verde, Arizona
Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm
+19285672840
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 300.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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West Indian School Road
Turn left onto West Indian School Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.2 mi into trip
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~8m in
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North Black Canyon Highway
Turn left onto North Black Canyon Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.6 mi into trip
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~9m in
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I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway
Merge onto I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
140.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East, Albuquerque
6
300.5 mi into trip
|
~5h 51m in
|
N8030 / Navajo Route 8030
Turn left onto N8030 / Navajo Route 8030
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.57 one way
$121.13 round trip
$5.12/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $5.43 | $64.25 | $128.50 |
| premium | $5.67 | $67.17 | $134.34 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $73.15 | $146.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.2 | 1 | $31.57 | $14.43 |
| Efficient EV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.31 | $12.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 120.3 | 1 | $42.10 | $19.24 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Origin
Maryvale, AZ
Afternoon in Maryvale on Tuesday
Local time
1:18 PM
MST
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Clear
NNE 0 to 5 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Pinon, AZ
Afternoon in Pinon on Tuesday
Local time
2:18 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Mostly Clear
E 5 mph
12% chance
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
27 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
5h 51m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Montezuma Castle National Monument
National Monument
Established December 8, 1906, Montezuma Castle is the third National Monument dedicated to preserving Native American culture. This 20 room high-rise apartment, nestled into a towering limestone cliff...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
$10
near mile 93.3
Caution: Visiting During Monsoon Season (July-September)
Walnut Canyon National Monument
National Monument
Since time immemorial, Indigenous Peoples have lived and traveled throughout Walnut Canyon’s dynamic landscape. Vibrant communities built their homes in the cliffs and farmed along the canyon’s rim. T...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
$25
near mile 155.5
View on nps.gov
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
National Monument
The lava flow lies on the land like a dream, a wonderland of rock. A thousand years ago the ground was torn open and lava erupted into the sky, forever changing the landscape and the lives of the peop...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$25
near mile 155.5
View on nps.gov
Tuzigoot National Monument
National Monument
Water flows under and through this landscape, feeding the growth of people and towns. The Verde Valley is watered by snowmelt, summer monsoons, and springs that well up from the ancient sedimentary ro...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
$10
near mile 93.3
View on nps.gov
Wupatki National Monument
National Monument
Nestled between the Painted Desert and ponderosa highlands of northern Arizona, Wupatki National Monument is an unlikely landscape for a thriving community. The early 1100's marked a time of cooler an...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
$25
near mile 155.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect about 24% of this 300.7-mile route to be on highways, with the majority on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a main road is 90.6 miles along Arizona Veterans Highway. This means you'll spend most of your time on surface roads, transitioning between them as indicated by the primary roads listed. You'll likely notice the change from more significant roadways to local routes.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 90.6 mi on Arizona Veterans Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near West Indian School Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 300.7 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.5 miles (West Indian School Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (North Black Canyon Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,747 ft
1,120 ft
Total Climb
7,670 ft
Total Descent
2,432 ft
Highest Point
6,747 ft
~128.9 mi in
Elevation Range
5,626 ft
Notable High Points
6,747 ft at ~128.9 miles
+79 ft prominence
5,836 ft at ~236.3 miles
+413 ft prominence
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 Maryvale, AZ to Pinon, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Albuquerque along the way.
Albuquerque
140.8 mi in
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~2h 30m
About the Cities
Starting 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 5h 51m. Total distance: 300.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 90.6 miles on Arizona Veterans Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (West Indian School Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (North Black Canyon Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 17 / Black Canyon Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Montezuma Castle National Monument, Walnut Canyon National Monument and Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Pinon, AZ before the return drive.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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