Maryvale, AZ to Springerville, AZ is 230.5 miles and takes about 4h 46m via Globe-Show Low Highway, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Desert Southwest, traversing Arizona for its entirety. You'll primarily be on surface roads, offering a more grounded perspective of the landscape. With a recommended one-day drive, this route is manageable for those looking for a straightforward connection between two points, without extensive highway time.
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
115.3 miles from Maryvale, AZ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 29m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Maryvale, AZ and Springerville, AZ.
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Start on North 55th Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·North 55th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Indian School Road
0.5 mi·1 min·West Indian School Road
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Turn right onto North 51st Avenue
2.3 mi·4 min·North 51st Avenue
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Turn left
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 10 East: TucsonUse the left lane.
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Merge onto I 10
4.9 mi·5 min·Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 10
0.5 mi·35 sec·Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on I 10
3.2 mi·3 min·Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
1.2 mi·1 min·Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 10; US 60
4.8 mi·5 min·Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit onto US 60
28 mi·32 min·US 60
Exit 154Toward US 60 East: Mesa, GlobeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on US 60; US 80 Hist
43 mi·55 min·Phoenix–Globe Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
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Continue on US 60
1.9 mi·3 min·Live Oak Street
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Continue on US 60
4.0 mi·7 min·US 60
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Continue on US 60
1.4 mi·2 min·North Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
0.5 mi·1 min·North Broad Street
Use the left lane.
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Turn left onto East Oak Street
366 ft·9 sec·East Oak Street
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Turn right onto South Hill Street
0.3 mi·39 sec·South Hill Street
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Turn left onto US 60
1.1 mi·2 min·East Ash Street
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Turn left onto US 60; AZ 77
83 mi·1 hr 35 min·Globe-Show Low Highway
Use the left lane.
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Continue on US 60; AZ 77
4.7 mi·9 min·West Deuce of Clubs
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Continue on US 60
44 mi·50 min·Show Low-Springerville-East Highway
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Turn right
166 ft·12 sec
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Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 46m duration, it's best to depart Maryvale in the morning to allow ample time for the drive and any brief stops. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $46, this is a manageable one-day trip. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 83.5-mile stretch on the Globe-Show Low Highway, as services might be less frequent. The surface road profile means you'll likely encounter varying speed limits, so plan accordingly for the total travel time.
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 115.3 miles from Maryvale, AZ, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.5 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 51 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.3 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springerville, 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 230.5 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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 Globe-Show Low Highway for about 83.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 18.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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3.2 mi into trip|~6m in
Turn left toward I 10 East: Tucson
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 10 East: Tucson
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3.7 mi into trip|~7m in|I 10 / Papago Freeway
Merge onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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12.2 mi into trip|~17m in|I 10 / Papago Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10 / Papago Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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13.5 mi into trip|~18m in|I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway
Merge onto I 10; US 60 / Maricopa Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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18.3 mi into trip|~24m in|US 60
Take the exit onto US 60 toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 154
Toward US 60 East: Mesa, Globe
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.85 one way
$81.69 round trip
$4.50/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$43.74
$87.48
premium
$5.04
$45.76
$91.51
diesel
$4.80
$43.52
$87.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.2
0
$24.20
$11.06
Efficient EV
57.6
0
$20.17
$9.22
EV Truck/SUV
92.2
1
$32.27
$14.75
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Maryvale, AZ
Late night
in Maryvale on Sunday
Local time
2:32 AM
MST
Current temp
96°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 5 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:08AM MST until July 18 at 12:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Destination
Springerville, AZ
Late night
in Springerville on Sunday
Local time
2:32 AM
MST
Current temp
78°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 2 to 8 mph77% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 9:08AM MST until July 18 at 12:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 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
4h 46m 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.
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument
National Monument
An Ancestral Sonoran Desert People's farming community and "Great House" are preserved at Casa Grande Ruins. Whether a gathering place for people or simply a waypoint marker in an extensive system of...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 55.6
Located within the northern range of the Sonoran Desert lie two cliff dwellings that were occupied from 1300-1450 CE (common era). They represent a vibrant culture consisting of local and immigrant gr...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
$10
near mile 87.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only 20% of the drive on highways. You'll experience the longest continuous stretch of highway at 83.5 miles on the Globe-Show Low Highway. Expect a more rural cruising feel as you transition from highway to surface roads. The profile suggests you'll be navigating through towns and less developed areas for a significant portion of the 4h 46m drive.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.5 mi on Globe-Show Low Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
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 3.2 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 230.5 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 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
7,273 ft1,120 ft
Total Climb
7,000 ft
Total Descent
1,168 ft
Highest Point
7,273 ft
~214 mi in
Elevation Range
6,153 ft
Notable High Points
4,575 ft at ~82.3 miles+848 ft prominence
7,273 ft at ~214 miles+320 ft prominence
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 Springerville, AZ, road signs begin pointing toward Globe along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 46m. Total distance: 230.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.5 miles on Globe-Show Low Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Springerville, AZ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.2 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and Tonto National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Springerville, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.
