How far is Marana, AZ from Rowood, AZ?
The driving distance from Marana, AZ to Rowood, AZ is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marana and Rowood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marana and Rowood.
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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
58.9 mi · 59 min · Phoenix Bypass Route
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward AZ 85: Phoenix Ajo
1537 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway
31.6 mi · 37 min · Gila Bend-Lukeville Highway
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Continue on North Ajo Gila Bend Highway
8.1 mi · 11 min · North Ajo Gila Bend Highway
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Turn left onto West Rasmussen Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Rasmussen Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ajo Well Road No 1
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ajo Well Road No 1
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tucson-Ajo Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Tucson-Ajo Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tucson-Ajo Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marana and Rowood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phoenix Bypass Route
Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route
58.9 mi · 00h 59m
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 Rowood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marana to Rowood?
The road trip is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Maricopa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Marana and 72.6 miles from Rowood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 1:08 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.93 one way or $47.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Marana and Sunny near Rowood.
Stop Ideas Near Maricopa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maricopa.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marana and Rowood. Straight-line distance: 94.65 mi (152.33 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 Rowood
Situated in the arid Sonoran Desert of Pima County at an elevation of 1719 feet, this settlement developed alongside the New Cornelia open-pit copper mine.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.3683900, -112.8459900 |
| Altitude | 524 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rowood (-112.84599, 32.36839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.67 | $23.93 | $47.86 |
| Mid-grade | $5.03 | $25.77 | $51.55 |
| Premium | $5.36 | $27.46 | $54.92 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $32.11 | $64.23 |
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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