How far is Drexel Heights, AZ from Maricopa, AZ?
The driving distance from Drexel Heights, AZ to Maricopa, AZ is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
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.
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City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Drexel Heights and Maricopa.
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Start on West Bilby Road
22 m · 4 sec · West Bilby Road
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Turn right onto South Cardinal Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Cardinal Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Irvington Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Irvington Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 19 North: Phoenix, El Paso
2360 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nogales–Tucson Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Nogales–Tucson Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Phoenix
3178 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
5.4 mi · 6 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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Take the exit slight right toward I 8 West: San Diego
2316 ft · 36 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 Drexel Heights 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.
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 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 Drexel Heights 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 Drexel Heights to Maricopa?
The road trip is about 97.2 miles (156.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Eloy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Drexel Heights and 44.1 miles from Maricopa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 3:04 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.98 one way or $33.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Drexel Heights and Mostly Sunny near Maricopa.
Stop Ideas Near Eloy
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Maricopa
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Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Drexel Heights and Maricopa. Straight-line distance: 86.79 mi (139.68 km).
#1 Drexel Heights
Census designated place in Pima County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 27,749 |
| Coordinates | 32.1411900, -111.0284300 |
| Altitude | 770 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $16.98 | $33.96 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $18.31 | $36.62 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $19.09 | $38.18 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $21.84 | $43.67 |
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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