How far is Ajo, AZ from Maryvale, AZ?

The driving distance from Ajo, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
107.11 mi
02h 18m
Flight
87.56 mi
140.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.56 mi
Kilometers
140.92 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.11 mi
Kilometers
172.37 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryvale
Sat, Apr 18, 8:47 AM MST
Return by in Ajo
Sat, Apr 18, 11:05 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ajo
2026-04-18T06:29
Arrive Maryvale
Sat, Apr 18, 8:47 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ajo
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gila Bend
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Ajo
53.6 mi
01h 09m
To Maryvale
53.5 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ajo and Maryvale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ajo and Maryvale.

  1. 1

    Start on East Taladro Avenue

    757 ft · 28 sec · East Taladro Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Pizal Lane

    820 ft · 28 sec · North Pizal Lane

  3. 3

    Continue on West Solana Avenue

    2665 ft · 2 min · West Solana Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on North 2nd Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · North 2nd Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Ajo Gila Bend Highway

    8.1 mi · 11 min · North Ajo Gila Bend Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway

    32.1 mi · 38 min · Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Pima Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · West Pima Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

    1548 ft · 44 sec · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Arizona State Highway 85

    28.1 mi · 33 min · Arizona State Highway 85

  11. 11

    Continue on Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Gila Bend-Buckeye Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Oglesby Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · South Oglesby Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Phoenix

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

    11.7 mi · 13 min · Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Papago Freeway

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Papago Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 67th Avenue, 59th Avenue

    2343 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on West Papago Freeway

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Papago Freeway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 59th Avenue

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North 59th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Campbell Avenue

    2635 ft · 2 min · West Campbell Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North 55th Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · North 55th Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 55th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ajo and Maryvale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway
32.1 mi · 30%
Arizona State Highway 85
28.1 mi · 26%
Papago Freeway
12.1 mi · 11%
Pearl Harbor Memorial Highway
11.7 mi · 11%
North Ajo Gila Bend Highway
8.08 mi · 8%
South Oglesby Road
3.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway

Continue on Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway

32.1 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gila Bend
01h 09m from Ajo
Leave By
1:54 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ajo and Sunny near Maryvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ajo to Maryvale?

The road trip is about 107.1 miles (172.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Ajo and 53.5 miles from Maryvale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.71 one way or $37.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ajo and Sunny near Maryvale.

Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gila Bend and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Gila Bend Town Hall

Gila Bend , AZ
644 W Pima Street, BOX A, Gila Bend, AZ 85337, United States
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews City or town hall,Museum,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gila Bend.

RAIL

Maricopa

64 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

83 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

85 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

88 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ajo and Maryvale. Straight-line distance: 87.56 mi (140.92 km).

Ajo

#1 Ajo

Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States

Population3,304
Coordinates32.3717200, -112.8607100
Altitude536
CountryUnited States
Maryvale

#2 Maryvale

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Population208,189
Coordinates33.5019900, -112.1776500
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Start: Ajo (-112.86071, 32.37172)
End: Maryvale (-112.17765, 33.50199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.78 gal
14.31 L · about $18.71
Round trip
$37.43
7.56 gal · 28.62 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $18.71 $37.43
Mid-grade $5.34 $20.18 $40.36
Premium $5.57 $21.04 $42.08
Diesel $6.37 $24.06 $48.13

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arizona · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ajo and Maryvale. The current time is 06:29:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.