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Trip from Sells, AZ to Maryvale, AZ

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

Drive Time

3h

Distance

143.2 mi

230 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 49m ★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m

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

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Downtown Sells, AZ, AZ

Sells, AZ

András Nyemczovszky

urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Maryvale, AZ

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Trip Overview

This 143.2-mile journey from Sells, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is a straightforward, single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours to complete. You'll primarily be on Indian Route 15, the Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway, and the West Tucson-Ajo Highway, experiencing a mixed drive profile as you traverse the Desert Southwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $29, it's an economical option for a day excursion. This route is best suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay, making it a convenient travel day.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

71.6 miles from Sells, AZ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Indian Route 15 46.8 mi 1h 4m
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway 37.5 mi 37m
West Tucson-Ajo Highway 21.2 mi 24m
Maricopa Freeway 12 mi 13m
Papago Freeway 9.5 mi 10m
South Chuichu Road 5.4 mi 8m
Phoenix Bypass Route 3 mi 3m
North 51st Avenue 2.2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Indian Route 15 — 46.8 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

19 ft · 0 sec · this road
2

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 34 sec · this road
3

Turn right

0.1 mi · 34 sec
4

Turn left onto Main Road

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Main Road
5

Continue on BIA 19

0.6 mi · 1 min · San Miguel Road
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn left onto AZ 86

21 mi · 24 min · West Tucson-Ajo Highway
7

Turn right onto BIA 15

47 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Indian Route 15
8

Continue on BIA 15

5.4 mi · 8 min · South Chuichu Road
9

Turn right onto West Hanna Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Hanna Street
10

Turn left onto South Trekell Road

0.4 mi · 47 sec · South Trekell Road
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 8 East: Tucson
12

Merge onto I 8

3.0 mi · 3 min · Phoenix Bypass Route
13

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 178B Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
14

Merge onto I 10

37 mi · 37 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 10

12 mi · 13 min · Maricopa Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

2.0 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
Use the slight left lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Continue on I 10

0.5 mi · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
19

Continue on I 10

4.9 mi · 5 min · Papago Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 139 Toward 51st Avenue, 59th Avenue Use the slight right lane.
21

Turn right onto North 51st Avenue

2.2 mi · 3 min · North 51st Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Turn left onto West Indian School Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Indian School Road
Use the left lane.
23

Turn right onto North 55th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 55th Avenue
24

Continue on North 55th Avenue

169 ft · 16 sec · North 55th Avenue
25

Arrive at destination

North 55th Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your day and avoid potential afternoon heat in the Desert Southwest. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 46.8-mile stretch on Indian Route 15, as services might be less frequent. The estimated $29 fuel cost is manageable, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. This route is well-suited for a single day, so plan your arrival time accordingly.

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 71.6 miles from Sells, AZ, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.8 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 32 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 71.6 miles or 1h 36m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maryvale, AZ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Sells, 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 Sells, AZ

This is one driving day of about 143.2 miles and 3h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Sells, 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 Indian Route 15 for about 46.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Casa Grande, AZ

72 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

San Luis, AZ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Casa Grande, AZ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.6 miles from Sells, AZ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 122.8

Tempe, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+14805657081

Visit website

Arizona Science Center

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 133

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

+16027162000

Visit website

Villago Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 92.1

Casa Grande, Arizona

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+15204218600

Visit website

Dorrance DOME

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 133

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

Visit website

Enchanted Island Amusement Park

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 133

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+16022541200

Visit website

Amusement Park Rides RandRrides(Phoenix Park & Swap)

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 133

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: Closed

+14809958653

Visit website

Phoenix Bat Cave

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 133

Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tempe Festival of the Arts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 122.8

Tempe, Arizona

+14803556060

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 139.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

6
79.2 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Phoenix

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 178B Toward I 10 West: Phoenix
6
129.6 mi into trip | ~2h 40m 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 slight left lane.
6
131.5 mi into trip | ~2h 43m 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.
8
139.6 mi into trip | ~2h 52m 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

$28.53 one way

$57.05 round trip

$5.06/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.36 $30.19 $60.38
premium $5.59 $31.52 $63.04
diesel $5.61 $31.62 $63.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43 0 $15.04 $6.87
Efficient EV 35.8 0 $12.53 $5.73
EV Truck/SUV 57.3 0 $20.05 $9.16

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Sells, AZ

Night in Sells on Saturday

Local time

11:03 PM

MST

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maryvale, AZ

Night in Maryvale on Saturday

Local time

11:03 PM

MST

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 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

3h 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 88.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a varied driving experience on this route, with about 48% of it on highways. The drive includes a longest uninterrupted stretch of 46.8 miles on Indian Route 15, offering a chance to settle in. As you progress, the road will transition, presenting a mix of driving conditions. This changing road personality means you'll encounter both faster highway sections and potentially more technical local road segments, keeping your attention throughout the 3-hour duration.

48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.8 mi on Indian Route 15.

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 0.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 143.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 79.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 129.6 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 143.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 46.8 miles on Indian Route 15. 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 Maryvale, 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 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 79.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 129.6 miles (I 10 / Papago Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Maryvale, AZ, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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