How far is Fortuna Foothills, AZ from Maricopa, AZ?

The driving distance from Fortuna Foothills, AZ to Maricopa, AZ is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140 miles (225.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
145.57 mi
02h 18m
Flight
139.98 mi
225.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.98 mi
Kilometers
225.27 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.57 mi
Kilometers
234.28 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maricopa
Sun, May 31, 6:27 AM MST
Return by in Fortuna Foothills
Sun, May 31, 8:46 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fortuna Foothills
2026-05-31T04:09
Arrive Maricopa
Sun, May 31, 6:27 AM MST
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM MST

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

Leave by
1:54 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fortuna Foothills
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
Gila Bend
AZ

Town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States

From Fortuna Foothills
78.9 mi
01h 09m
To Maricopa
66.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
100°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
99°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fortuna Foothills and Maricopa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fortuna Foothills and Maricopa.

  1. 1

    Start on South Sheryl Drive

    600 ft · 32 sec · South Sheryl Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 40th Street

    647 ft · 20 sec · East 40th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Foothills Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Foothills Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

    136.8 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 84 East: Maricopa

    1294 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South John Wayne Parkway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · South John Wayne Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on North John Wayne Parkway

    2641 ft · 43 sec · North John Wayne Parkway

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North John Wayne Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fortuna Foothills and Maricopa.

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Star Memorial Highway
137 mi · 94%
South John Wayne Parkway
13.1 mi · 9%
Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
5.74 mi · 4%
South Foothills Boulevard
1.28 mi · 1%
North John Wayne Parkway
0.5 mi
AZ 84 East
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Blue Star Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway

137 mi · 02h 19m

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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
140 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gila Bend
01h 09m from Fortuna Foothills
Leave By
1:54 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fortuna Foothills and Sunny near Maricopa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fortuna Foothills to Maricopa?

The road trip is about 145.6 miles (234.3 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Gila Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Fortuna Foothills and 66.7 miles from Maricopa.

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

The direct path is about 140 miles (225.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 1:54 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fortuna Foothills and Sunny near Maricopa.

Stop Ideas Near Gila Bend

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gila Bend, 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 Gila Bend.

RAIL

Maricopa

64 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

83 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

85 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

88 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fortuna Foothills and Maricopa. Straight-line distance: 139.98 mi (225.27 km).

Fortuna Foothills

#1 Fortuna Foothills

Census designated place

Population28,135
Coordinates32.6578300, -114.4118900
Altitude102
CountryUnited States
Maricopa

#2 Maricopa

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population54,539
Coordinates33.0581100, -112.0476400
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Start: South Sheryl Drive (-114.411978, 32.657536)
End: AZ 347 (-112.047267, 33.058158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.45 L · about $25.45
Round trip
$50.90
10.28 gal · 38.9 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $25.45 $50.90
Mid-grade $5.34 $27.44 $54.87
Premium $5.57 $28.61 $57.22
Diesel $6.37 $32.72 $65.44

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Fortuna Foothills and Maricopa. The current time is 04:09:32.

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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.