How far is Maricopa, AZ from Eloy, AZ?
The driving distance from Maricopa, AZ to Eloy, AZ is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Pinal County, Arizona.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maricopa and Eloy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maricopa and Eloy.
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Start on North John Wayne Parkway
12.6 mi · 15 min · North John Wayne Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
5.7 mi · 7 min · Gila Bend–Casa Grande Highway
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Take the exit sharp left toward I 8 East: Tucson
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route
26 mi · 26 min · Phoenix Bypass Route
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Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: Tucson
2912 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Phoenix Bypass Route
2090 ft · 28 sec · Phoenix Bypass Route
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Continue on Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Casa Grande-Tucson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sunshine Boulevard
1759 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto South Sunshine Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · South Sunshine Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Frontier Street
1736 ft · 32 sec · East Frontier Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1437 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Maricopa and Eloy.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Phoenix Bypass Route
Merge slight left onto Phoenix Bypass Route
26 mi · 00h 26m
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 Maricopa and Sunny near Eloy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maricopa to Eloy?
The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Casa Grande is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Maricopa and 28.2 miles from Eloy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 4:26 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.85 one way or $19.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maricopa and Sunny near Eloy.
Stop Ideas Near Casa Grande
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Casa Grande
Casa Grande Water Co
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Casa Grande.
Maricopa
Phoenix (Airport), Arizona
Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona
Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maricopa and Eloy. Straight-line distance: 35.4 mi (56.97 km).
#1 Maricopa
The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.
| Population | 54,539 |
| Coordinates | 33.0581100, -112.0476400 |
| Altitude | 358 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eloy
City in Pinal County, Arizona, United States
| Population | 17,279 |
| Coordinates | 32.7559000, -111.5548400 |
| Altitude | 474 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eloy (-111.55484, 32.7559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $9.85 | $19.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.34 | $10.62 | $21.25 |
| Premium | $5.57 | $11.08 | $22.15 |
| Diesel | $6.37 | $12.67 | $25.34 |
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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