How far is Lukachukai, AZ from Maryvale, AZ?

The driving distance from Lukachukai, AZ to Maryvale, AZ is about 388.7 miles (625.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.6 miles (421 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
388.64 mi
07h 24m
Flight
261.59 mi
420.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.59 mi
Kilometers
420.99 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
388.64 mi
Kilometers
625.45 km
Drive Time
07h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maryvale
Thu, Apr 23, 8:26 AM MST
Return by in Lukachukai
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lukachukai
2026-04-23T02:02
Arrive Maryvale
Thu, Apr 23, 9:26 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:24 PM to 1:54 PM MST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lukachukai
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
LeChee
AZ

Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States

From Lukachukai
194.4 mi
03h 42m
To Maryvale
194.3 mi
03h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    85 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    25 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Navajo Route 133

    1767 ft · 37 sec · Navajo Route 133

  4. 4

    Continue on Navajo Route 13

    2 mi · 3 min · Navajo Route 13

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 12

    41.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Navajo Route 12

  6. 6

    Continue on Cleveland Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Navajo Route 12

    11.6 mi · 20 min · Navajo Route 12

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Navajo Route 12

    5 mi · 8 min · Navajo Route 12

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Arizona State Highway 264

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Arizona State Highway 264

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Navajo Route 12

    23.6 mi · 33 min · Navajo Route 12

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    161.3 mi · 2 hr 42 min · Purple Heart Trail

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 17 South, AZ 89A North: Phoenix, Flagstaff

    907 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 17, AZ 89A South: Sedona, Phoenix

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Arizona Veterans Highway

    93 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Arizona Veterans Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    10.5 mi · 10 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on North Black Canyon Highway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · North Black Canyon Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Black Canyon Freeway

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Black Canyon Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Camelback Road

    856 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North Black Canyon Highway

    641 ft · 17 sec · North Black Canyon Highway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Camelback Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · West Camelback Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 55th Avenue

    2805 ft · 1 min · North 55th Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 55th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
161 mi · 42%
Arizona Veterans Highway
93 mi · 24%
Navajo Route 12
81.6 mi · 21%
Black Canyon Freeway
32.1 mi · 8%
Phoenix–Cordes Junction Highway
5.85 mi · 2%
West Camelback Road
3.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

161 mi · 02h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+127.1 mi
261.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
LeChee
03h 42m from Lukachukai
Leave By
9:12 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lukachukai and Sunny near Maryvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 388.7 miles (625.5 km) and usually takes 07h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

LeChee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 194.4 miles from Lukachukai and 194.3 miles from Maryvale.

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

The direct path is about 261.6 miles (421 km), while the road route adds roughly 127.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $67.88 one way or $135.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lukachukai and Maryvale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lukachukai and Sunny near Maryvale.

Stop Ideas Near LeChee

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

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

RAIL

Winslow

6 mi away
501 East Second Street
BUS

Flagstaff (Greyhound), Arizona

84 mi away
399 S. Malpais Ln.
RAIL

Flagstaff Station

84 mi away
1 East Route 66
BUS

Sedona (Center Bus Stop), Arizona

93 mi away
300 North Highway 89A

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lukachukai and Maryvale. Straight-line distance: 261.59 mi (420.99 km).

Lukachukai

#1 Lukachukai

Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona, United States

Population1,701
Coordinates36.4169500, -109.2287100
Altitude1993
CountryUnited States
Maryvale

#2 Maryvale

Urban village in Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Population208,189
Coordinates33.5019900, -112.1776500
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Start: Lukachukai (-109.22871, 36.41695)
End: Maryvale (-112.17765, 33.50199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 625 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.71 gal
51.91 L · about $67.88
Round trip
$135.76
27.42 gal · 103.82 L
Estimated CO2
121.8 kg one way
Round trip: 243.7 kg / 537 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $67.88 $135.76
Mid-grade $5.34 $73.18 $146.37
Premium $5.57 $76.31 $152.62
Diesel $6.37 $87.28 $174.56

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lukachukai, AZ and Maryvale, AZ. The current time in Lukachukai is 02:02:16, although it is 01:02:16 in Maryvale.

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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.