How far is Maricopa, AZ from Florence, AZ?

The driving distance from Maricopa, AZ to Florence, AZ is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
47.9 mi
01h 07m
Flight
38.29 mi
61.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.29 mi
Kilometers
61.62 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.9 mi
Kilometers
77.09 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 AM MST
Return by in Maricopa
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maricopa
2026-04-19T04:52
Arrive Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 AM MST
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM MST

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

Leave by
4:14 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maricopa
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
Sacaton
AZ

Census-designated place in Pinal County, Arizona

From Maricopa
23.9 mi
00h 33m
To Florence
24 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
93°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MST
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maricopa and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on North John Wayne Parkway

    38 m · 4 sec · North John Wayne Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on North John Wayne Parkway

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North John Wayne Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Maricopa Road

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Maricopa Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Casa Blanca Road

    10.3 mi · 18 min · West Casa Blanca Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 10 East: Tucson

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AZ 187, AZ 387: Casa Grande, Coolidge

    1721 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on AZ 187 North, AZ 387 North: Coolidge, Florence, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument

    91 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

    2076 ft · 39 sec · Casa Grande-I-10-Coolidge Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Junction I-10-Mesa Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Florence-Coolidge Highway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Florence-Coolidge Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    57 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    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 Florence.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Casa Blanca Road
10.3 mi · 21%
Phoenix-Casa Grande Highway
8.84 mi · 18%
Florence-Coolidge Highway
8.05 mi · 17%
Junction I-10-Mesa Highway
6.99 mi · 15%
Maricopa Road
2.67 mi · 6%
North John Wayne Parkway
2.27 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Casa Blanca Road

Turn right onto West Casa Blanca Road

10.3 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sacaton
00h 33m from Maricopa
Leave By
4:14 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Maricopa and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maricopa to Florence?

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Sacaton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Maricopa and 24 miles from Florence.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:14 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.37 one way or $16.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maricopa and Mostly Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Sacaton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sacaton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.1 mi away

City of Casa Grande

Casa Grande , AZ
Casa Grande, AZ 85122, United States
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Garbage collection service
City of Maricopa: City Hall
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

City of Maricopa: City Hall

Maricopa , AZ
39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138, United States
Rating 4.8/5 23 reviews City or town hall,City government office
The City of Maricopa's City Complex
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

The City of Maricopa's City Complex

Maricopa , AZ
39700 W Civic Center Plaza, Maricopa, AZ 85138, United States
Rating 4.3/5 3 reviews Civic center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sacaton.

RAIL

Maricopa

29 mi away
19427 N. John Wayne Parkway
BUS

Phoenix (Airport), Arizona

47 mi away
3400 East Sky Harbor Blvd.
BUS

Phoenix (Greyhound), Arizona

49 mi away
2115 East Buckeye Road
BUS

Phoenix (Metro Center Transit Station), Arizona

64 mi away
9617 North Metro Parkway West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maricopa and Florence. Straight-line distance: 38.29 mi (61.62 km).

Maricopa

#1 Maricopa

The most populous city in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Population54,539
Coordinates33.0581100, -112.0476400
Altitude358
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

Town in and county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States

Population28,049
Coordinates33.0314500, -111.3873400
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
Start: Maricopa (-112.04764, 33.05811)
End: Florence (-111.38734, 33.03145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $8.37
Round trip
$16.73
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $8.37 $16.73
Mid-grade $5.34 $9.02 $18.04
Premium $5.57 $9.41 $18.81
Diesel $6.37 $10.76 $21.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Maricopa and Florence. The current time is 04:52:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.