How far is Marana, AZ from Maricopa, AZ?
The driving distance from Marana, AZ to Maricopa, AZ is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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 15m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marana and Maricopa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marana and Maricopa.
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Start on North Steele Drive
65 m · 12 sec · North Steele Drive
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Turn right onto West Swanson Street
1006 ft · 49 sec · West Swanson Street
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Turn left onto North Whitney Lane
577 ft · 27 sec · North Whitney Lane
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Turn right onto West Moore Road
1624 ft · 44 sec · West Moore Road
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Turn left onto North Sandario Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Sandario Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Sandario Road
32 m · 4 sec · North Sandario Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Sandario Road
1584 ft · 60 sec · North Sandario Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Phoenix
2256 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
36.1 mi · 36 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 Marana 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
Merge slight left onto Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
36.1 mi · 00h 36m
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 Marana and Sunny near Maricopa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marana to Maricopa?
The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Arizona City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Marana and 30.5 miles from Maricopa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.4 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 4:00 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marana and Sunny near Maricopa.
Stop Ideas Near Arizona City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
Eloy City Hall
Arizona City Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arizona City.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Tucson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marana and Maricopa. Straight-line distance: 64.24 mi (103.38 km).
#1 Marana
Town in Pima and Pinal counties in Arizona, United States
| Population | 51,306 |
| Coordinates | 32.4367400, -111.2253800 |
| Altitude | 607 |
| 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: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $13.13 | $26.26 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $15.66 | $31.32 |
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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