How far is Arizona City, AZ from Maricopa, AZ?
The driving distance from Arizona City, AZ to Maricopa, AZ is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arizona City and Maricopa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arizona City and Maricopa.
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Start on South Sunland Gin Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · South Sunland Gin Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 8 West, I 10 West: San Diego, Phoenix
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 8 West: San Diego
1555 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route
16.8 mi · 17 min · Phoenix Bypass Route
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Take the exit slight right toward Stanfield
1999 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Stanfield Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Stanfield Road
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Turn left onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
2702 ft · 52 sec · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Arizona Drive
2448 ft · 41 sec · Arizona Drive
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Continue on Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
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Turn right onto South John Wayne Parkway
13.1 mi · 15 min · South John Wayne Parkway
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Continue on North John Wayne Parkway
2641 ft · 43 sec · North John Wayne Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North John Wayne Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arizona City and Maricopa.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Phoenix Bypass Route
Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route
16.8 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arizona City and Mostly Sunny near Maricopa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arizona City to Maricopa?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Casa Grande is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Arizona City and 13 miles from Maricopa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:58 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arizona City and Mostly Sunny near Maricopa.
Stop Ideas Near Casa Grande
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
City of Maricopa: City Hall
The City of Maricopa's City Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casa Grande.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arizona City and Maricopa. Straight-line distance: 30.22 mi (48.64 km).
#1 Arizona City
Census designated place
| Population | 10,475 |
| Coordinates | 32.7558900, -111.6709600 |
| Altitude | 460 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maricopa
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 54,539 |
| Coordinates | 33.0581100, -112.0476400 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
End: AZ 347 (-112.047267, 33.058158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.95 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $6.57 | $13.13 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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