How far is Chino Valley, AZ from Maricopa, AZ?
The driving distance from Chino Valley, AZ to Maricopa, AZ is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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.
Census-designated place in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chino Valley and Maricopa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chino Valley and Maricopa.
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Start on Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
52 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1.3 km · 54 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
24 m · 1 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
42 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
45 m · 2 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
3075 ft · 49 sec · Prescott–Ash Fork Highway
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Turn left onto AZ 89A|none
1502 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on AZ 89A
826 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Prescott–Flagstaff Highway
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Continue on Fain Road
7.2 mi · 9 min · Fain Road
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Turn left onto Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
21.3 mi · 26 min · Cordes Junction-Prescott Highway
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Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway
16.7 mi · 17 min · Arizona Veterans Highway
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Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on North Black Canyon Highway
3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway
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Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
27.9 mi · 32 min · Black Canyon Freeway
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Continue on Maricopa Freeway
16.3 mi · 19 min · Maricopa Freeway
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Continue on Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 347 South
1889 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto West Queen Creek Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Queen Creek Road
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Continue on North Maricopa Road
11.8 mi · 14 min · North Maricopa Road
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Continue on North John Wayne Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · 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 Chino Valley and Maricopa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Black Canyon Freeway
Continue on Black Canyon Freeway
27.9 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Sunny leaving Chino Valley and Sunny near Maricopa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chino Valley to Maricopa?
The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
New River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Chino Valley and 70.3 miles from Maricopa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 1:48 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.80 one way or $49.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chino Valley and Sunny near Maricopa.
Stop Ideas Near New River
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 New River.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chino Valley and Maricopa. Straight-line distance: 119.71 mi (192.65 km).
#1 Chino Valley
Town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 12,819 |
| Coordinates | 34.7575200, -112.4537800 |
| Altitude | 1435 |
| 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: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $24.80 | $49.61 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $26.74 | $53.49 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $27.89 | $55.77 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $31.89 | $63.79 |
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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