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Trip from Maryvale, AZ to Tolleson, AZ

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

Drive Time

15m

Distance

8.2 mi

13 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m

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

urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Maryvale, AZ

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Downtown Tolleson, AZ, AZ

Tolleson, AZ

Abhishek Navlakha

Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick transit between Maryvale and Tolleson, this 8.2-mile connection is a straightforward local commute. You can easily complete the entire trip in about 15 minutes, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is a highly economical way to navigate the Desert Southwest. Since the distance is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight stops or extensive travel planning. This route serves as a practical link between these two Arizona communities without the complexity of a long-haul journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Van Buren Street 4.2 mi 7m
North 59th Avenue 3 mi 5m
West Indian School Road 0.5 mi 1m
North 55th Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
North 92nd Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Van Buren Street — 4.2 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North 55th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 55th Avenue
2

Turn right onto West Indian School Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Indian School Road
3

Turn left onto North 59th Avenue

3.0 mi · 5 min · North 59th Avenue
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto West Van Buren Street

4.2 mi · 7 min · West Van Buren Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn left onto North 92nd Drive

176 ft · 8 sec · North 92nd Drive
6

Turn right

168 ft · 12 sec
7

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Indian School Road

Turn right onto West Indian School Road

Navigation decision point

6
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | North 59th Avenue

Turn left onto North 59th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
4 mi into trip | ~8m in | West Van Buren Street

Turn right onto West Van Buren Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
8.2 mi into trip | ~15m in | North 92nd Drive

Turn left onto North 92nd Drive

Navigation decision point

5
8.2 mi into trip | ~15m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.63 one way

$3.27 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $1.73 $3.46
premium $5.59 $1.80 $3.61
diesel $5.61 $1.81 $3.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.5 0 $0.86 $0.39
Efficient EV 2.1 0 $0.72 $0.33
EV Truck/SUV 3.3 0 $1.15 $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 19, 2026

Origin

Maryvale, AZ

Late night in Maryvale on Sunday

Local time

12:35 AM

MST

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tolleson, AZ

Late night in Tolleson on Sunday

Local time

12:35 AM

MST

Current temp

89°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

15m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 rather than a high-speed highway experience, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate through local streets, primarily utilizing West Van Buren Street, North 59th Avenue, and West Indian School Road. The longest uninterrupted segment you will encounter is a 4.2-mile stretch along West Van Buren Street. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for frequent turns and urban traffic patterns typical of the region. It is a functional drive focused on getting you from point A to point B efficiently.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on West Van Buren Street.

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 15m drive. You will face about 5 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 1 miles (North 59th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (West Van Buren Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

15m 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 West Van Buren Street. 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (West Indian School Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (North 59th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (West Van Buren Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tolleson, 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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