How far is Cottonwood, AZ from Maryvale, AZ?

The driving distance from Cottonwood, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86 miles (138.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
100.76 mi
01h 58m
Flight
86.02 mi
138.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.02 mi
Kilometers
138.43 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.76 mi
Kilometers
162.16 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryvale
Thu, Apr 16, 9:04 AM MST
Return by in Cottonwood
Thu, Apr 16, 11:03 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cottonwood
2026-04-16T07:05
Arrive Maryvale
Thu, Apr 16, 9:04 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM MST

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

Leave by
2:32 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cottonwood
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
Black Canyon City
AZ

Census designated place

From Cottonwood
50.5 mi
00h 59m
To Maryvale
50.3 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 20 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    128 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    51 m · 7 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway

    48 m · 7 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    58 m · 8 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway

    61 m · 8 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    46 m · 2 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cottonwood-Camp Verde-Mogollon Rim Highway

    32 m · 5 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    47 m · 7 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

    1860 ft · 45 sec · Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    2385 ft · 58 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    41 mi · 41 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Camelback Road

    856 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway

    641 ft · 17 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Camelback Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · West Camelback Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North 55th Avenue

    2805 ft · 1 min · North 55th Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 55th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottonwood 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
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
1 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Arizona Veterans Highway
41 mi · 41%
Black Canyon Freeway
32.1 mi · 32%
Camp Verde-Bridgeport Highway
12.5 mi · 12%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.85 mi · 6%
West Camelback Road
3.73 mi · 4%
North Black Canyon Highway
3.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Arizona Veterans Highway

Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

41 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
86 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Canyon City
00h 59m from Cottonwood
Leave By
2:32 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cottonwood and Partly Sunny near Maryvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Black Canyon City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Cottonwood and 50.3 miles from Maryvale.

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

The direct path is about 86 miles (138.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:32 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.63 one way or $35.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cottonwood and Partly Sunny near Maryvale.

Stop Ideas Near Black Canyon City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Black Canyon City, 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 Black Canyon City.

BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

57 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West
BUS

Camp Verde, Arizona

66 mi away
1613 Finnie Flats Rd
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

71 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

72 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cottonwood and Maryvale. Straight-line distance: 86.02 mi (138.43 km).

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#1 Cottonwood

City in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States

Population11,818
Coordinates34.7391900, -112.0098800
Altitude1014
CountryUnited States
Maryvale

#2 Maryvale

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Population208,189
Coordinates33.5019900, -112.1776500
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Start: Cottonwood (-112.00988, 34.73919)
End: Maryvale (-112.17765, 33.50199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.46 L · about $17.63
Round trip
$35.25
7.12 gal · 26.92 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $17.63 $35.25
Mid-grade $5.34 $19.00 $38.01
Premium $5.57 $19.81 $39.63
Diesel $6.37 $22.66 $45.33

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cottonwood and Maryvale. The current time is 07:05:45.

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.