How far is Benson, AZ from Maryvale, AZ?
The driving distance from Benson, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benson and Maryvale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benson and Maryvale.
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Start on South San Pedro Street
5 m · 6 sec · South San Pedro Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East 4th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tucson
43.6 mi · 46 min
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Continue on South Freeway
6 mi · 7 min · South Freeway
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 51 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
38.1 mi · 39 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
12 mi · 14 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2 mi · 2 min · Papago Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Papago Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Papago Freeway
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Continue on Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
2756 ft · 36 sec · Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel
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Continue on Papago Freeway
4.9 mi · 6 min · Papago Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 51st Avenue, 59th Avenue
2171 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto North 51st Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · North 51st Avenue
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Turn left onto West Indian School Road
2760 ft · 1 min · West Indian School Road
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Turn right onto North 55th Avenue
2628 ft · 1 min · North 55th Avenue
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Continue on North 55th Avenue
52 m · 13 sec · North 55th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 55th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benson and Maryvale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
Keep slight left to continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
50.7 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Benson and Sunny near Maryvale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benson to Maryvale?
The road trip is about 169.5 miles (272.8 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Benson and 84.8 miles from Maryvale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.61 one way or $59.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Benson and Sunny near Maryvale.
Stop Ideas Near Eloy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eloy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benson and Maryvale. Straight-line distance: 152.35 mi (245.19 km).
#1 Benson
City in Arizona
| Population | 4,890 |
| Coordinates | 31.9678600, -110.2945200 |
| Altitude | 1093 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Maryvale
Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States
| Population | 208,189 |
| Coordinates | 33.5019900, -112.1776500 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maryvale (-112.17765, 33.50199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $29.61 | $59.21 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $31.92 | $63.84 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $33.28 | $66.57 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $38.07 | $76.14 |
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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