How far is Cave Creek, AZ from Maryvale, AZ?

The driving distance from Cave Creek, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.39 mi
00h 50m
Flight
26.35 mi
42.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.35 mi
Kilometers
42.4 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.39 mi
Kilometers
52.13 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryvale
Sat, Apr 11, 6:15 AM MST
Return by in Cave Creek
Sat, Apr 11, 7:05 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cave Creek
2026-04-11T05:24
Arrive Maryvale
Sat, Apr 11, 6:15 AM MST
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:50 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cave Creek
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
Peoria
AZ

The second most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

From Cave Creek
16.2 mi
00h 25m
To Maryvale
16.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday Night

Clear

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 11:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cave Creek and Maryvale.

  1. 1

    Start on East Cave Creek Road

    12.3 mi · 22 min · East Cave Creek Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward AZ 101 Loop West

    120 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on AZ 101 Loop West

    2110 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pima Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Pima Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, I 17 North: Phoenix, Flagstaff

    2406 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 17 South: Phoenix

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Black Canyon Freeway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Camelback Road

    856 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway

    641 ft · 17 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Camelback Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · West Camelback Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North 55th Avenue

    2805 ft · 1 min · North 55th Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 55th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Cave Creek Road
12.3 mi · 38%
Black Canyon Freeway
10.2 mi · 31%
West Camelback Road
3.73 mi · 12%
Pima Freeway
3.57 mi · 11%
I 17 South
1.31 mi · 4%
North 55th Avenue
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Cave Creek Road

Start on East Cave Creek Road

12.3 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peoria
00h 25m from Cave Creek
Leave By
4:50 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Cave Creek and Sunny near Maryvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cave Creek to Maryvale?

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Peoria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Cave Creek and 16.2 miles from Maryvale.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Cave Creek and Sunny near Maryvale.

Stop Ideas Near Peoria

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Peoria, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Peoria.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

12 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

25 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

26 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
RAIL

Maricopa

61 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cave Creek and Maryvale. Straight-line distance: 26.35 mi (42.4 km).

Cave Creek

#1 Cave Creek

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

Population5,341
Coordinates33.8333300, -111.9508300
Altitude648
CountryUnited States
Maryvale

#2 Maryvale

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Population208,189
Coordinates33.5019900, -112.1776500
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Start: Cave Creek (-111.95083, 33.83333)
End: Maryvale (-112.17765, 33.50199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.29
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $5.64 $11.29
Mid-grade $5.34 $6.09 $12.17
Premium $5.57 $6.35 $12.69
Diesel $6.37 $7.26 $14.51

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Cave Creek and Maryvale. The current time is 05:24:50.

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.